Etidronic acid is a bisphosphonate used to strengthen bone, treat osteoporosis, and treat Paget's disease of bone. An etidronate is a salt of etidronic acid, abbeviated MnHEDP. Etidronate, unlike other bisphosphonates, also prevents bone calcification.
Etidronic acid is a bisphosphonate used to strengthen bone, treat osteoporosis, and treat Paget's disease of bone. An etidronate is a salt of etidronic acid, abbeviated MnHEDP. Etidronate, unlike other bisphosphonates, also prevents bone calcification.
Product Information
Catalog Num
A11684
Formula
C2H8O7P2
Molecular Weight
206.03
CAS Number
2809-21-4
SMILES
CC(O)(P(=O)(O)O)P(=O)(O)O
Synonyms
HEDP, Etidronic acid
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20ºC, keep desiccated. In lyophilized form, the chemical is stable for 36 months. In solution, store at -20ºC and use within 1 months to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.
Solubility
In vitro
DMSO
Insoluble
Water
35 mg/mL (169.88 mM)
Ethanol
Insoluble
* <1 mg/ml means slightly soluble or insoluble. * Please note that Adooq tests the solubility of all compounds in-house, and the actual solubility may differ slightly from published values. This is normal and is due to slight batch-to-batch variations.
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