Description / Application
Rivastigmine tartrate is a tartrate salt obtained by reaction of rivastigmine with one equivalent of (R,R)-tartaric acid. A reversible cholinesterase inhibitor. It has a role as an EC 3.1.1.8 (cholinesterase) inhibitor, a cholinergic drug and a neuroprotective agent. It contains a rivastigmine(1+).
Identities
| Alternative Name | N-Ethyl-N-methylcarbamic Acid 3-[(S)-1-(Dimethylamino)ethyl]phenyl Ester L-Tartrate |
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| Molecular Formula | C18H28N2O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 400.4 |
| MFCD | MFCD03700731 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN2811 |
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| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger! |
| Hazard Statements | H301 |
| Precautionary Statements | P270;P264;P301+P310+P330;P330;P405;P501; |