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Ranitidine hydrochloride, 99%
Description
An H-2 histamine receptor antagonistRanitidine hydrochloride is mainly used as an H2-receptor antagonist and helps in the treatment of gastrointestinal lesions because of excessive gastric acid secretion. It also serves as an antiulcer drug.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
An H-2 histamine receptor antagonistRanitidine hydrochloride is mainly used as an H2-receptor antagonist and helps in the treatment of gastrointestinal lesions because of excessive gastric acid secretion. It also serves as an antiulcer drug.
Solubility
Soluble in water, 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin, acetic acid, methanol, ethanol and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in chloroform.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∼134°C (decomposition) |
| Assay Percent Range | 99% |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Merck Index | 14,8110 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin,acetic acid,methanol,ethanol and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in chloroform. |
| Formula Weight | 350.86 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Ranitidine hydrochloride |
Safety and Handling
| EINECSNumber | 266-333-0 |
| TSCA | No |
| storageNote1 | Hygroscopic |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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