Properties
Description
Memantine hydrochloride, soluble in DMSO, ethanol and water, interferes with or suppresses the transmission of signals between neurons in the nervous system.
Molecular Formula
C12H21N·HCl
Solubility
DMSO: 40 mg/mL (185.39 mM); Water: 28 mg/mL (129.77 mM); Ethanol: 40 mg/mL
Applications
Memantine hydrochloride can be studied extensively for its effect on blocking the activity of glutamate, a neurotransmitter that plays a role in learning and memory.
