Meglumine
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Systematic IUPAC name
(2R,3R,4R,5S)-6-(Methylamino)hexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol |
| Other names
N-Methyl-D-glucamine; Methylglucamine; N-Methylglucamine; 1-Deoxy-1-(methylamino)-D-glucitol; 1-Deoxy-1-methylaminosorbitol; N-Methylsorbitylamine; Meglumin
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100.025.916 
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InChI=1S/C7H17NO5/c1-8-2-4(10)6(12)7(13)5(11)3-9/h4-13H,2-3H2,1H3/t4-,5+,6+,7+/m0/s1  NKey: MBBZMMPHUWSWHV-BDVNFPICSA-N N
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O[C@H]([C@@H](O)CNC)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO
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| Properties
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C7H17NO5
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| Molar mass
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195.215 g·mol−1
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| Appearance
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White crystals
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| log P
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−2.509
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| Acidity (pKa)
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9.52
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| Basicity (pKb)
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0.526
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). |
Chemical compound
Meglumine is a sugar alcohol derived from glucose that contains an amino group modification. It is often used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals[1] and in conjunction with iodinated compounds in contrast media such as diatrizoate meglumine, iothalamate meglumine, and iodipamide meglumine.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Meglumine". Inxight Drugs. National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences.
- ^ Meglumine, chemicalland21.com
