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Ethacrynic acid
Description
Ethacrynic acid is used to inhibits symport of sodium, potassium, and chloride primarily in the ascending limb of Henle, but also in the proximal and distal tubules. This pharmacological action results in excretion of these ions, increased urinary output, and reduction in extracellular fluid. This compound has been classified as a loop or high ceiling diuretic.
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Ethacrynic acid is used to inhibits symport of sodium, potassium, and chloride primarily in the ascending limb of Henle, but also in the proximal and distal tubules. This pharmacological action results in excretion of these ions, in
Specifications
Specifications
| Color | White |
| Quantity | 1 g |
| Merck Index | 14,3717 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol,chloroform,ether,ammonia,carbonates,and methanol. Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 303.14 |
| Physical Form | Crystalline Powder |
| Chemical Name or Material | Ethacrynic acid |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H302+H312+H332-H315-H319-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319-H335 Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
| EINECSNumber | 200-384-1 |
| RTECSNumber | AG6600000 |
| TSCA | No |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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