Thermo Scientific Chemicals N-Methyl-D-glucamine, 99%

Description

N-Methyl-D-glucamine is used in conjunction with iodinated organic compounds in contrast media viz. diatrizoate meglumine and iodipamide meglumine. It is useful in ion-exchange resins to chelate boron ions selectively. It is also used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals, in cosmetics and X-ray contrast media. It is also employed in the synthesis of surface active agents, pharmaceuticals and dyes.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
N-Methyl-D-glucamine is used in conjunction with iodinated organic compounds in contrast media viz. diatrizoate meglumine and iodipamide meglumine. It is useful in ion-exchange resins to chelate boron ions selectively. It is also used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals, in cosmetics and X-ray contrast media. It is also employed in the synthesis of surface active agents, pharmaceuticals and dyes.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Air sensitive and hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 6284-40-8
• Molecular Formula: C7H17NO5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 195.215
• MDL Number: MFCD00004707
• InChI Key: MBBZMMPHUWSWHV-BDVNFPICSA-N
• Synonym: meglumine, n-methyl-d-glucamine, n-methylglucamine, meglumin, 1-deoxy-1-methylamino-d-glucitol, methylglucamin, meglumina, 1-deoxy-1-methylaminosorbitol, d-glucitol, 1-deoxy-1-methylamino, n-methyl-d--glucamine
• PubChem CID: 8567
• ChEBI: CHEBI:59732
• IUPAC Name: (2R,3R,4R,5S)-6-(methylamino)hexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
• SMILES: CNCC(C(C(C(CO)O)O)O)O

• Melting Point: 128°C to 131°C
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 385906
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,6078
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Optical Rotation: −16.5° (c=2 in Water)
• Formula Weight: 195.22
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: N-Methyl-D-glucamine

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	228-506-9
RTECSNumber	LZ4295770
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only