Famotidine
SIAL/BP653 - British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard
Synonym: N′-(Aminosulfonyl)-3-([2-(diaminomethyleneamino)-4-thiazolyl]methylthio)propanamidine
CAS Number: 76824-35-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H15N7O2S3
Molecular Weight: 337.45
MDL Number: MFCD00079297
Linear Formula: C8H15N7O2S3
Product Type: Chemical
agency | BP |
application(s) | pharmaceutical |
color | white |
form | solid |
format | neat |
grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
InChI | 1S/C8H15N7O2S3/c9-6(15-20 |
InChI key | XUFQPHANEAPEMJ-UHFFFAOYSA |
manufacturer/tradename | BP |
mp | 162-165 °C |
packaging | pkg of 100 mg |
shipped in | ambient |
SMILES string | NC(N)=Nc1nc(CSCCC(=N)NS |
solubility | water: insoluble |
storage condition | OK to freeze |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Application: | Famotidine can be used as a pharmaceutical primary standard for the determination of the analyte in pharmaceutical formulations by various analytical techniques. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | H2 histamine receptor antagonist; anti-ulcer agent |
General description: | Famotidine is a hydrophilic, cationic, histamine H2 receptor antagonist drug that effectively inhibits gastric acid secretion in humans. This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. |
Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
Packaging: | Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia ![]() ![]() |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
mp | 162-165 °C |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 12352200 |