Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
6284-40-8
Molecular Formula
C7H17NO5
Molecular Weight
195.22 g/mol
Synonym

(2R,3R,4R,5S)-6-(methylamino)hexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol; (2R,3R,4R,5S)-6-(methylamino)hexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentaol; 1-Deoxy-1-(methylamino)-D-glucitol; Glucitol, 1-deoxy-1-(methylamino); Emprove; Meglumin; Methylglucamin; Methylglucamine; D-Glucitol, 1-deoxy-1-(methylamino)-; 1-Deoxy-1-(methylamino)-D-glucitol (USP)

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Meglumine is an amino sugar derived from glucose and is commonly used as a pharmaceutical excipient. It helps improve the solubility and stability of certain drugs and is often used in contrast agents for medical imaging and in various pharmaceutical formulations.