Alendronate sodium

• CAS: 129318-43-0
• Catalog Number: ACM129318430
• Category: Other Products
• Molecular Weight: 272.09
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₁₃NNaO₇P₂
• Synonyms: 4-AMINO-1-HYDROXY-1-PHOSPHONOBUTYL PHOSPHONIC ACID, MONOSODIUM;ALENDRONATE;MK-217;SODIUM ALENDRONATE;(4-Amino-1-hydroxybutylidene) bisphosphonic acid monosodium salt;Alendronate sodium;Fosamax;Sodium 4-amino-1-hydroxy-1-phosphonobutane-1-phosphonate

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What is the molecular formula of Alendronate Sodium?

The molecular formula of Alendronate Sodium is C4H12NNaO7P2.

What is the molecular weight of Alendronate Sodium?

The molecular weight of Alendronate Sodium is 271.08 g/mol.

What is the chemical structure of Alendronate Sodium?

The chemical structure of Alendronate Sodium is C(CC(O)(P(=O)(O)O)P(=O)(O)[O-])CN.[Na+].

What is the primary function of Alendronate Sodium?

Alendronate Sodium is a bisphosphonate with bone anti-resorption activity that inhibits osteoclast turnover.

How does Alendronate Sodium achieve its bone anti-resorption activity?

Alendronate Sodium binds to and inhibits the activity of geranyltranstransferase, an enzyme involved in terpenoid biosynthesis.

What is the IUPAC name of Alendronate Sodium?

The IUPAC name of Alendronate Sodium is sodium;(4-amino-1-hydroxy-1-phosphonobutyl)-hydroxyphosphinate.

What is the InChIKey of Alendronate Sodium?

The InChIKey of Alendronate Sodium is CAKRAHQRJGUPIG-UHFFFAOYSA-M.

What are the synonyms of Alendronate Sodium?

The synonyms of Alendronate Sodium include Fosamax, Binosto, and Fosamac.

What is the UNII number of Alendronate Sodium?

The UNII number of Alendronate Sodium is 4988K7X26P.

What is the medical use of Alendronate Sodium?

Alendronate Sodium is used as a nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women.