Etacrynic acid is a loop diuretic used to treat edema associated with congestive heart failure, renal dysfunction, and other conditions. It functions by inhibiting the Na-K-Cl cotransporter in the ascending loop of Henle. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Diuretics. Its therapeutic use is listed as antihypertensives and cardiovascular. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Edecrin, Etacrinic acid and Hydromedin. Its PubChem CID is 3278.
Ethacrynic acid
| CAS No | 58-54-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C13H12Cl2O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 303.13 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-[2,3-dichloro-4-(2-methylidenebutanoyl)phenoxy]acetic acid |
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Etacrynic acid is a loop diuretic used to treat edema associated with congestive heart failure, renal dysfunction, and other conditions. It functions by inhibiting the Na-K-Cl cotransporter in the ascending loop of Henle.
The listed CAS number is 58-54-8.
The listed molecular formula is C13H12Cl2O4.
The listed molecular weight is 303.13 g/mol.
2-[2,3-dichloro-4-(2-methylidenebutanoyl)phenoxy]acetic acid.
The source lists Edecrin, Etacrinic acid and Hydromedin.