Etidronate, Purity ≥98%

Synonym: 2809-21-4; HEDP; Etidronic acid; (1-Hydroxy-1-phosphonoethyl)phosphonic acid

MDL: MFCD00070585
CAS Number: 2809-21-4
Compound CID: 3305

Product Size

1 g; 2 g; 5 g; 10 g

Price

Datasheet

MSDS

Properties

Description

Etidronate, insoluble in DMSO and ethanol and soluble in water, is a bisphosphonate. The molecular weight of the compound is 206.03, and its molecular formula is C₂H₈O₇P₂.

Molecular Weight

206.03

Molecular Formula

C₂H₈O₇P₂

Form

Lyophilized powder

Purity

Impurities

Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.

Solubility

In vitro: DMSO: insoluble; Water: 35 mg/mL (169.88 mM); Ethanol: insoluble

Identity

Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.

Applications

Etidronate plays a key role in disrupting the mevalonate pathway, which is essential for osteoclast survival and function.