Aether Industries Limited Meglumine (N-Methyl-D-Glucamine)

N-Methyl-D-Glucamine (NMDG) is an advanced intermediate part of Aether's pharmaceutical portfolio. It is useful in the pharma, dyes and pigments industries applications. Most common end API forms include Meglumine (a sugar alcohol excipient), Gadopentetate (a contrast agent used in MRI and Xray dyes) and Fosaprepitant (used in antiemetic medications to prevent nausea and vomiting in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatments).

Chemical Name: N-Methyl-D-Glucamine

Functions: API Intermediate, Intermediate

Chemical Family: Carbohydrates, Glucosamines

Synonyms: 1-Deoxy-1-methylaminosorbitol, Meglumine

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Identification & Functionality

Base Chemicals Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Molecular formula
C₇H₁₇NO₅
CAS No.
6284-40-8
EC No.
228-506-9
Chemical Structure

Aether Industries Limited Meglumine (N-Methyl-D-Glucamine) - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Product Characteristics
  • Identification - The mixture turns bright yellow and becomes clear.
  • Reducing substance - The color of solution does not change.

Applications & Uses

End API Application

Meglumine, Gadopentetate and Fosaprepitant.

Properties

Appearance
White to off white crystalline powder
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight195.21g/mol
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point128 - 132°C
IdentificationThe mixture turns bright yellow and becomes clear
Clarity of SolutionClear solution
Loss on Dryingmax. 1.0% w/w
Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.1% w/w
Heavy Metalmax. 0.002%
Specific Rotation-15.7 to -17.3°
Absorbancemax. 0.0300
Residual Solvent (Methanol)max. 3000ppm
Assay by Titration99.0 - 100.5% w/w

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Quality Standards
Specifications

Test and Specification are changed to meets the requirement as per USP39.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Acceptable Containers

Tightly closed LDPE sample bag with secondary bag.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 Years
Storage

Dry and well ventilated place

Handling Precautions

Wear personal protective equipment and ensure adequate ventilation.