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Cromolyn sodium

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Cromolyn sodium salt, Cromoglycate, Cromoglycic acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C23H14O11Na2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
512.33
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

cromolyn

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

[Na].OC(COc1cccc2OC(=CC(=O)c12)C(O)=O)COc3cccc4OC(=CC(=O)c34)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C23H16O11.Na.H/c24-11(9-31-14-3-1-5-16-20(14)12(25)7-18(33-16)22(27)28)10-32-15-4-2-6-17-21(15)13(26)8-19(34-17)23(29)30;;/h1-8,11,24H,9-10H2,(H,27,28)(H,29,30);;

InChI key

UXMUBZWVLQEMRB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Cromolyn sodium USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.
Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Cromolyn Sodium Ophthalmic Solution
  • Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Solution
  • Cromolyn Sodium Nasal Solution
  • Cromolyn Sodium Oral Solution

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cromolyn blocks the release of histamine and other pro-inflammatory mediators from mast cells.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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