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BP904

Acetazolamide

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

5-Acetamido-1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-sulfonamide, N-(5-Sulfamoyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)acetamide, N-(5-[Aminosulfonyl]-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)acetamide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H6N4O3S2
CAS Number:
59-66-5
Molecular Weight:
222.25
MDL number:
MFCD00003105
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

acetazolamide

form

solid

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

application(s)

pharmaceutical

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(=O)Nc1nnc(s1)S(N)(=O)=O

InChI

1S/C4H6N4O3S2/c1-2(9)6-3-7-8-4(12-3)13(5,10)11/h1H3,(H2,5,10,11)(H,6,7,9)

InChI key

BZKPWHYZMXOIDC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... CA1(759) , CA12(771) , CA2(760) , CA4(762)

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General description

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.

Application

Acetazolamide BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Acetazolamide Oral Suspension
    • Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor; increases cerebral blood flow.

    Biochem/physiol Actions

    Inhibits water permeability of membranes by interacting with aquaporins

    Packaging

    Unit quantity: 600 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.

    Pictograms

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    GHS07

    Signal Word

    Warning

    Hazard Statements

    H315 - H319

    Hazard Classifications

    Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

    Storage Class Code

    11 - Combustible Solids

    WGK

    WGK 2

    Flash Point(F)

    Not applicable

    Flash Point(C)

    Not applicable

    Regulatory Listings

    Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

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