Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Alendronic acid |
| Catalog Number: | M45244 |
| CAS Number: | 66376-36-1 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C4H13NO7P2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 249.10 |
| Form: | Solid |
| Solubility: | Water 3.7 mg/mL |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Product Information
| Description: | Alendronic acid is a bisphosphonate and farnesyl diphosphate synthase (FDPS) inhibitor that inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. Alendronic acid is used in studies related to postmenopausal osteoporosis, malignant hypercalcemia and Paget's disease. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |