Compound Q&A
What is Memantine hydrochloride (CAS: 41100-52-1)?
Answer
Memantine hydrochloride (CAS: 41100-52-1) is a medication used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. It is a derivative of memantine, an NMDA receptor antagonist, with the chemical formula C10H17N3O·HCl. It appears as a white crystalline powder, is soluble in water, and has a molecular weight of approximately 229.7 g/mol. Its primary role is to regulate glutamate activity in the brain, which helps slow the progression of Alzheimer's symptoms.
About
CAS No
41100-52-1
English Name
Memantine hydrochloride
Molecular Formula
C12H22ClN
Molecular Weight
215.77 g/mol
SMILES
CC12CC3CC(C1)(CC(C3)(C2)N)C.Cl
InChIKey
LDDHMLJTFXJGPI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
