Description
Montelukast is used for a number of conditions including asthma, exercise induced bronchospasm, allergic rhinitis, primary dysmenorrhoea (i.e. dysmenorrhoea not associated with known causes; see dysmenorrhea causes), and urticaria.It is mainly used as a complementary therapy in adults in addition to inhaled corticosteroids, if they alone do not bring the desired effect. It is also used to prevent allergic reactions and asthma flare-ups during the administration of intravenous immunoglobulin.
Specification:
| Chemical Name | Montelukast Sodium |
| Synonyms | 1-[1-[[[(1R)-1-[3-[(1E)-2-(7-Chloro-2-quinolinyl)ethenyl]phenyl]-3-[2-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)phenyl]propyl]thio]methyl]cyclopropaneacetic Acid Sodium Salt; MK-476, Singulair; |
| CAS Number | 151767-02-1 |
| Alternate CAS # | free acid: 158966-92-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C₃₅H₃₅ClNNaO₃S |
| Appearance | White to Pale Yellow Solid |
| Melting Point | 108-110°C |
| Molecular Weight | 608.17 |
| Storage | -20°C, Inert atmosphere |
| Solubility | DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| Category | Standards; Chiral Molecules; Pharmaceutical/API Drug Impurities/Metabolites; |
| Applications | A selective leukotriene D4-receptor antagonist. Used as an antiasthmatic. |
Packaging details:
| Packaging details: | 5 kg/drum with double plastic bags inside; packed in a cardboard drum or fiber HDPE drum. |
| Storage: | Stored in a clean, cool, dry area; keep away from moisture and strong, direct light/heat |
