Colestilan (MCI 196)

RT

Highly Purified

Colestilan, is a copolymer of 2-methyl-1H-imidazole and epichlorohydrin, and a bile acid sequestrans, that can be used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and dyslipidemia.

Synonyms:
2-Methyl-1H-imidazole polymer with 2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane; (Chloromethyl)oxirane polymer with 2-methyl-1H-imidazole; Cholebine; Colestilan Chloride; Colestimide; Epichlorohydrin-2-methylimidazole Copolymer; MCI 196

CAS No:
95522-45-5

Molecular Formula:
(C4H6N2•C3H5ClO)x

Molecular Weight:
N/A

Purity:
≥95%

Appearance:
Light tan to light brown solid

Melting Point:
>235°C

Method for Determining Identity:
FT-IR Spectrometric Analysis

Elemental Analysis:
As Reported

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20ºC for 6 months after receipt.