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C0399

Cromolyn sodium salt

≥95%, Mast cell stabilizer, powder

Synonym(s):

Cromoglycate, Cromoglycic acid

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Linear Formula:
C23H14O11Na2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
512.33
NACRES:
NA.77
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
EC Number:
239-926-7
MDL number:
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Product Name

Cromolyn sodium salt, ≥95%

InChI key

UXMUBZWVLQEMRB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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);;

SMILES string

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

assay

≥95%

form

powder

originator

Sanofi Aventis

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Application

Cromolyn sodium salt has been used to block mast cell activation and to inhibit histamine secretion from rodent peritoneal mast cells. It has also been used to stabilize mast cells.

Biochem/physiol Actions

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

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by Sanofi Aventis. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

General description

Cromolyn sodium is a mast stabilizer, which is used to treat allergies. It is a bischromone and functions as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It inhibits the release of histamines from mast cells.

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Hazard Classifications

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

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves


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