F0005000

Famotidine

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Famotidine, N′-(Aminosulfonyl)-3-([2-(diaminomethyleneamino)-4-thiazolyl]methylthio)propanamidine
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₈H₁₅N₇O₂S₃
• CAS Number: 76824-35-6
• Molecular Weight: 337.45
• MDL number: MFCD00079297
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329799617
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: EP Reference Standard
• API family: famotidine
• form: solid
• packaging: pkg of 110 mg
• manufacturer/tradename: EDQM
• storage condition: protect from light
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: N\C(N)=N\c1nc(CSCCC(=N)NS(N)(=O)=O)cs1
• InChI: 1S/C8H15N7O2S3/c9-6(15-20(12,16)17)1-2-18-3-5-4-19-8(13-5)14-7(10)11/h4H,1-3H2,(H2,9,15)(H2,12,16,17)(H4,10,11,13,14)
• InChI key: XUFQPHANEAPEMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... HRH2(3274)

Description

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.

Application

This European Pharmacopoeia reference standard is intended for use only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

H₂ histamine receptor antagonist; anti-ulcer agent

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable