Description / Application
Etidronate disodium is an organic sodium salt resulting from the replacement of two protons from etidronic acid (one from from each of the phosphonic acid groups) by sodium ions. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent, a chelator and a bone density conservation agent. It contains an etidronic acid(2-).
Identities
| Alternative Name | Etidronic acid, disodium salt |
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| Molecular Formula | C2H6Na2O7P2 |
| Molecular Weight | 249.99 |
| MFCD | MFCD00152567 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H302 |
| Precautionary Statements | P264;P270;P301+P312;P330;P501 |