Title: Ebimar® (Evans)
CAS Registry Number: 9013-42-7
Additional Names: Polysaccharide C 16
Literature References: Degraded carrageenan. Sulfated polysaccharide, extracted from Chondrus crispus (L.) Stackhouse, Gigartinaceae. Prepn: Anderson, J. Pharm. Pharmacol. 13, 139 (1961); Anderson, Hargreaves, GB 840623 (1960 to Evans Medical).
Properties: Off-white powder containing 28-30% unchanged bound sulfate. Typical data: S 9.4%, Ca 0.2%, Na 7%, K 1.3%. [a]D +34°. Freely sol in water and acid. Aq soln less viscous than the aq soln of the parent carrageenan.
Optical Rotation: [a]D +34°
Therap-Cat: Antacid.
Keywords: Antacid.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |