Monday, April 9, 2012

Properties of Salcitonin Acetate


Salcitonin Acetate
Properties of Salcitonin Acetate:
Molecular Formula:  C145H240N44O48S2
CAS No.     47931-85-1
Appearance of Salcitonin Acetate:  White powder  
Sp. Rot., [α]D  -72.0 ~ - 82.0 ° (c=1, 1% HOAc)  
Purity (hplc)  > 98%  
Any Single Impurity (by HPLC)  1%  
Acetate Content (HPLC)  < 13%  
Peptide Content (by %N)  80%  
Amino Acid Composition  10% of theoretical  
Bacterial Endotoxins  < 5 EU/mg  
Water Content (K-F)  < 6%  
Storage:   Maintain in dry, cold (2-8 °C) containment.
Calcitonin is used in women with osteoporosis to help reduce bone loss. It may be prescribed for women who are more than 5 years beyond menopause and who do not tolerate bisphosphonate medicines. Calcitonin can be used in men with osteoporosis who have normal levels of the male sex hormone testosterone or whose osteoporosis does not get better with testosterone treatment. Calcitonin may relieve pain caused by spinal compression fractures.

 
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