Description / Application
Medronic acid is a 1,1-bis(phosphonic acid) consisting of methane substituted by two phosphonic acid groups. It has a role as a chelator and a bone density conservation agent.
Identities
| Alternative Name | MDP, Medronic acid |
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| Molecular Formula | CH6O6P2 |
| Molecular Weight | 176.0 |
| MFCD | MFCD00002139 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN3261 |
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| Hazard Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H314 |
| Precautionary Statements | P260;P264;P280;P301+P330+P331;P303+P361+P353;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P310;P321;P363;P405;P501 |