Properties
Description
Ibandronate sodium, insoluble in DMSO and ethanol and soluble in water, is a highly potent nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate. The molecular weight of the compound is 359.2, and its molecular formula is C9H22O7NP2Na·H2O.
Molecular Formula
C9H22O7NP2Na·H2O
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: insoluble; Water: 63 mg/mL (174.89 mM); Ethanol: insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Ibandronate sodium can be studied extensively for its potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of osteoporosis and to prevent bone fractures in postmenopausal women.