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Famotidine
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Famotidine is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist primarily used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient in medications to reduce stomach acid production, treating conditions like heartburn, peptic ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is also utilized in veterinary medicine for similar purposes. This white to off-white crystalline powder has a CAS number of 76824-35-6, a molecular formula of C8H15N7O2S3, and a molecular weight of 337.45 g/mol. It must be stored at 2 to 8°C and carries no signal word under standard classification. Molekula supplies Famotidine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 10365849
- CAS Number
- 76824-35-6
- IUPAC Name
- 3-[[2-(diaminomethylideneamino)-1,3-thiazol-4-yl]methylsulfanyl]-N'-sulfamoylpropanimidamide
- Molecular Formula
- C8H15N7O2S3
- Molecular Weight
- 337.45
- Exact Mass
- 337.0449
- SMILES
- C1=C(N=C(S1)N=C(N)N)CSCC/C(=N/S(=O)(=O)N)/N
- InChIKey
- XUFQPHANEAPEMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C8H15N7O2S3/c9-6(15-20(12,16)17)1-2-18-3-5-4-19-8(13-5)14-7(10)11/h4H,1-3H2,(H2,9,15)(H2,12,16,17)(H4,10,11,13,14)
- PubChem CID
- 5702160
Synonyms
- Famodil
- Famoxal
- Fluxid
- Ganor
- Gaster
- Gastridin
- Gastropen
- Pepcidine
- Pepdine
- Pepdul
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- White to pale yellow crystals
- Melting Point
- 163.5 °C
Source: PubChem CID 5702160 (HSDB, DrugBank)
Frequently asked questions
What is famotidine used for?
Famotidine is primarily used as a histamine H₂-receptor antagonist to treat and prevent heartburn, acid indigestion, and ulcers.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of famotidine?
The chemical formula is **C₈H₁₅N₇O₂S₃**, and the molecular weight is **337.45 g/mol**.
How should famotidine be stored?
Store famotidine at **2 to 8°C** in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
What grades or purity levels of famotidine does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies famotidine in **pharmaceutical-grade purity** suitable for research and development applications.
Can Molekula supply famotidine in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply famotidine in bulk, with quantities tailored to your research or production needs.
What documentation comes with a famotidine order?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and a **batch-specific documentation** for traceability.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.