Meglumine
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| Meglumine[1] | |
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| IUPAC name | (2R,3R,4R,5S)-6-Methylaminohexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol |
| Other names | • 1-Deoxy-1-methylamino-sorbitol • 1-Deoxy-1-methylamino-D-glucitol |
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| CAS number | [6284-40-8] |
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| SMILES | CNCC(C(C(C(CO)O)O)O)O |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C7H17NO5 |
| Molar mass | 195.21358 |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Melting point |
128-132 °C |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Meglumine is an amino sugar derived from sorbitol. It is often used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals and in conjunction with iodinated compounds in contrast media such as diatrizoate meglumine and iodipamide meglumine.[1][2]
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