BP653

Famotidine

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): N′-(Aminosulfonyl)-3-([2-(diaminomethyleneamino)-4-thiazolyl]methylthio)propanamidine
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₈H₁₅N₇O₂S₃
• CAS Number: 76824-35-6
• Molecular Weight: 337.45
• MDL number: MFCD00079297
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: BP
• API family: famotidine
• form: solid
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• packaging: pkg of 100 mg
• manufacturer/tradename: BP
• storage condition: OK to freeze
• color: white
• mp: 162-165 °C
• solubility: water: insoluble
• application(s): pharmaceutical; pharmaceutical small molecule
• format: neat
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: N\C(N)=N\c1nc(CSCCC(=N)NS(N)(=O)=O)cs1
• 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)
• InChI key: XUFQPHANEAPEMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... HRH2(3274)

Description

General description

Famotidine is a hydrophilic, cationic, histamine H2 receptor antagonist drug that effectively inhibits gastric acid secretion in humans.
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

Famotidine BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:

Famotidine Tablets

Biochem/physiol Actions

H₂ histamine receptor antagonist; anti-ulcer agent

Packaging

Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable