Amantadine Hydrochloride PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

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Properties

Water Solubility ca.35 g/l at 20 °C
Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.6100
B pt. 308.63 °C
M pt. 300 °C
Density 1.172 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302,H314,H361fd,H412
Precautionary Statement  P260 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29213090
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
UN Number 1759

Description

Application
Amantadine Hydrochloride is used in the treatment of Parkinsons disease to reduce symptoms such as tremors stiffness and difficulty in movement. It is also prescribed to manage drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms caused by certain medications.

Purpose
The main purpose of Amantadine Hydrochloride is to increase the release of dopamine and block certain receptors in the brain which helps improve movement control. It is also used to inhibit the replication of certain viruses particularly influenza A.

General Description
Amantadine Hydrochloride is a synthetic medicinal compound that appears as a white crystalline powder. It is a derivative of adamantane and is soluble in water. This drug acts on the central nervous system and has both antiviral and dopaminergic properties