Record Information
Version1.0
Creation date2015-10-09 22:31:19 UTC
Update date2017-01-19 02:36:28 UTC
FoodComEx IDPC000566
FoodDB RecordFDB022734
Chemical Information
NameAlendronic acid
DescriptionAlendronate (Fosamax, Merck) is a bisphosphonate drug used for osteoporosis and several other bone diseases. It is marketed alone as well as in combination with vitamin D (2,800 U, under the name Fosavance). [HMDB]
CAS Number66376-36-1
Structure
Thumb
Synonyms
SynonymSource
(4-amino-1-Hydroxybutylidene)bisonateGenerator
(4-amino-1-Hydroxybutylidene)bisonic acidChEBI
Acide alendroniqueChEBI
Acido alendronicoChEBI
Acidum alendronicumChEBI
Alendronatehmdb
Alendronate Sodiumhmdb
Alendronate sodium hydratehmdb
Alendronic acidhmdb
Fosamaxhmdb
Chemical FormulaC4H13NO7P2
IUPAC name(4-amino-1-hydroxy-1-phosphonobutyl)phosphonic acid
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C4H13NO7P2/c5-3-1-2-4(6,13(7,8)9)14(10,11)12/h6H,1-3,5H2,(H2,7,8,9)(H2,10,11,12)
InChI KeyOGSPWJRAVKPPFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Isomeric SMILESNCCCC(O)(P(O)(O)=O)P(O)(O)=O
Average Molecular Weight249.096
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight249.016724799
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as bisphosphonates. These are organic compounds containing two phosphonate groups linked together through a carbon atoms.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassOrganic phosphonic acids and derivatives
Sub ClassBisphosphonates
Direct ParentBisphosphonates
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Bisphosphonate
  • Organophosphonic acid
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Primary amine
  • Organophosphorus compound
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Primary aliphatic amine
  • Amine
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Experimental logPNot Available
Experimental Water SolubilityNot Available
Melting PointNot Available
Foods of Origin
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Production Data
Production Methodcommercial
Production Method ReferenceNot Available
Production Method Reference FileNot Available
Quantity AvailableProduction upon request, up to 5 mg
Delivery TimeNot Available
Storage Formsolid
Storage Conditions-80°C
StabilityNot Available
PurityNot Available
Spectra
Spectral Data Upon RequestNot Available
Provider Information
Contact NameContact InstitutionContact Email
Rosa Vazquez Fresnovazquezf@ualberta.ca
Commercial Vendors
AKSci A528
AKSci J10298
AKSci J40136
Toronto Research Chemicals A521263