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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ECHA InfoCard | 100.025.916 |
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Chemical formula | C7H17NO5 |
Molar mass | 195.215 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | White crystals |
log P | −2.509 |
Acidity (pKa) | 9.52 |
Basicity (pKb) | 0.526 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). N verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references |
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]
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