Technical Data

016096
CAS Number
51-66-1
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight
165.19
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
4°C
Methacetin
N-(4-Methoxyphenyl)acetamide; p-Acetanisidine; p-Methoxyacetanilide;

Methacetin is evaluated in a breath test to predict early liver disfunction due to valproic acid and other cause. Methacetin breath test (MBT) is a rapid, non-invasive assessment of liver function in acute severe liver disease and a potential key tool in future dignosis.

Form
White Solid
Melting Point
126-128°C
Solubility
Chloroform, Methanol

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Dorloechter, L. et al.: Zeitsch. Ernaehrung., 36, 373 (1997); Holtmeier, J. et al.: Sand J. Gastroenterol., 41, 1336 (2006); Lalazar, G. et al.: World J. Gastroenterol., 15, 966 (2009);
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