Chemical identity
N-Nitroso Hydantoin
CAS 42579-28-2 · C3H3N3O3
01Identity
Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.
| Lazychem ID | LC-21943 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 93239 |
| Name | N-Nitroso Hydantoin |
| CAS RN | 42579-28-2 |
| Molecular formula | C3H3N3O3 |
| Molecular weight | 129.08 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 1-nitrosoimidazolidine-2,4-dione |
| InChIKey | UIDGJTUNLMQGLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
02Structure identifiers

Structure facts for this exact identity.
| Molecular formula | C3H3N3O3 |
|---|---|
| InChIKey | UIDGJTUNLMQGLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Ring count | 1 |
| Defined stereocentres | 0 |
| Unassigned stereocentres | 0 |
| SMILES | C1C(=O)NC(=O)N1N=O |
|---|---|
| InChI | InChI=1S/C3H3N3O3/c7-2-1-6(5-9)3(8)4-2/h1H2,(H,4,7,8) |
03India status for this compound
These results apply only to this exact compound name and CAS number. Confirm the current official instruments before making a regulatory decision.
| NDPS / RCS | NOT FOUND IN REVIEWED ENTRIES | CAS 42579-28-2 was not found in the reviewed exact-identity entries. Generic, class, analogue, salt and isomer provisions were not evaluated. |
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| SCOMET | NOT FOUND IN REVIEWED CAS ENTRIES | CAS 42579-28-2 was not found in the reviewed exact-CAS mapping. Generic and analogue entries were not evaluated. |
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, ScheduleDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · source version 1985-09-16
- Controlled-substances notifications and amendmentsDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · source version 2026-03-11
- Appendix 3, SCOMET ListDirectorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India · source version 2024-09-02
04Names and relationships
Associated parent compound
Hydantoin
View API and impurity familyOther names
- 2,4-Imidazolidinedione, 1-nitroso
- 1-Nitroso-2,4-imidazolidinedione
05Documented history
Dated discovery, occurrence, use and issue claims are published only when a suitable primary or government source is available.
No verified discovery, first report, occurrence, use or issue event is currently available for this identity.
06Sources
- S01PubChem compound record, CID 93239
Names and machine-readable chemical identity properties.
- S02NCBI website and molecular data policies
Reuse policy for NCBI molecular data. This page does not reproduce vendor descriptions or contributed narrative text.
- S03Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Schedule
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S04Controlled-substances notifications and amendments
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S05Appendix 3, SCOMET List
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
