Title: Pamidronic Acid
CAS Registry Number: 40391-99-9
CAS Name: (3-Amino-1-hydroxypropylidene)bisphosphonic acid
Synonyms: 3-amino-1-hydroxypropane-1,1-diphosphonic acid; ADP; AHPrBP
Molecular Formula: C3H11NO7P2
Molecular Weight: 235.07
Percent Composition: C 15.33%, H 4.72%, N 5.96%, O 47.64%, P 26.35%
Literature References: Bisphosphonate antiresorptive agent. Prepn: F. Krueger
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et al., Osteoporos. Int. 6, 480 (1996). Review of pharmacology and therapeutic use in resorptive bone disease: A. Fitton, D. McTavish,
Drugs 41, 289-318 (1991); A. J. Coukell, A. Markham,
Drugs Aging 12, 149-168 (1998).
Derivative Type: Disodium salt
CAS Registry Number: 57248-88-1
Synonyms: Pamidronate disodium
Manufacturers' Codes: GCP-23339A
Trademarks: Aminomux (Gador); Aredia (Novartis)
Molecular Formula: C3H9NNa2O7P2
Molecular Weight: 279.03
Percent Composition: C 12.91%, H 3.25%, N 5.02%, Na 16.48%, O 40.14%, P 22.20%
Therap-Cat: Bone resorption inhibitor.
Keywords: Antiosteoporotic; Antipagetic; Bone Resorption Inhibitor.