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Acamprosate

Also known as 3-acetamidopropane-1-sulfonic acid, N-Acetylhomotaurine, Acamprosato

CAS 77337-76-9Formula C5H11NO4SMolar mass 181.21 g/molEC 278-667-4
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Acamprosate chemical structure, C5H11NO4S, CAS 77337-76-9
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
77337-76-9
Formula
C5H11NO4S
Molar mass
181.21 g/mol
EC number
278-667-4
HS code
292419
Category
Other active pharmaceutical ingredients

What is Acamprosate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Acamprosate is an organosulfonic acid that is propane-1-sulfonic acid substituted by an acetylamino group at position 3. It has a role as a xenobiotic, a neurotransmitter agent and an environmental contaminant. It is a member of acetamides and an organosulfonic acid.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
3-acetamidopropane-1-sulfonic acid
CAS number
77337-76-9 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
278-667-4
Molecular formula
C5H11NO4S
UNII
N4K14YGM3J
MDL number
MFCD00867423
InChIKey
AFCGFAGUEYAMAO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H11NO4S/c1-5(7)6-3-2-4-11(8,9)10/h2-4H2,1H3,(H,6,7)(H,8,9,10)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CC(=O)NCCCS(=O)(=O)O

Synonyms

  • 3-acetamidopropane-1-sulfonic acid
  • N-Acetylhomotaurine
  • Acamprosato
  • Acamprosatum
  • 3-Acetamido-1-propanesulfonic acid
  • Aotal
  • N-acetyl homotaurine
  • 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 3-(acetylamino)-
  • N-(3-sulfopropyl)ethanimidic acid
  • acamprostate
  • sodium acetylhomotaurine
  • N Acetylhomotaurine
  • Acetylhomotaurine, Sodium
  • N Acetylhomotaurine, Monosodium Salt
  • N Acetylhomotaurine, Monolithium Salt
  • N Acetylhomotaurine, Monopotassium Salt
  • 3-(Acetylamino)propanesulphonic acid
  • Acamprosate (INN)
  • 1-Propanesulfonic acid,3-(acetylamino)-
  • Acamprosate (calcium)
  • Aotal (TN)
  • calcium, 3-acetamidopropane-1-sulfonate
  • 3-(acetylamino)-1-Propanesulfonic acid
  • 3-Acetamido-1-propansulfonsaure
  • 3-acetamidopropane-1-sulfonicacid
Show all 28 synonyms
  • 3-(acetylamino)propane-1-sulfonate
  • 3-(Acetylamino)propane-1-sulphonate
  • 1alpha Hydroxyvitamin D3-d6 (26,26,26,27,27,27-d6)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
181.21 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
181.0409 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-0.6calc.
Topological polar surface area
83.47 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
2calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
4calc.
Heavy atoms
11calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.8calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Alcohol Deterrents.

Industries and functions

Pharmacological actions

  • Alcohol Deterrents

Roles

  • antidepressant
  • antipsychotic agent
  • anxiolytic drug
  • central nervous system depressant
  • central nervous system drug
  • environmental contaminant
  • neurotransmitter agent
  • pharmaceutical
  • psychotropic drug
  • tranquilizing drug
  • xenobiotic

Pharmacology

Acamprosate is a synthetic amino acid and a neurotransmitter analogue that is used as an alcohol deterrent in management of alcohol dependence and abuse. Acamprosate has not been linked to serum enzyme elevations during therapy and has not been linked to cases of clinically apparent liver injury.

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • Active ingredient in FDA approved drug labels

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Acamprosate is traded under.

HS 2924.19Indicative HS code

Acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives, salts thereof, other

World exports in 2024
$2.38B
−1.7% vs 2023, imports $2.22B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China34.7%
  2. Germany12.5%
  3. India * partner reported6.8%
Top importers
  1. United States17.5%
  2. Germany8.8%
  3. India * partner reported6.7%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Acamprosate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Acamprosate, based on the data on this page

What is Acamprosate?

Acamprosate is an organosulfonic acid that is propane-1-sulfonic acid substituted by an acetylamino group at position 3. It has a role as a xenobiotic, a neurotransmitter agent and an environmental contaminant. It is a member of acetamides and an organosulfonic acid.

What is the CAS number of Acamprosate?

The CAS registry number of Acamprosate is 77337-76-9.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Acamprosate?

The molecular formula of Acamprosate is C5H11NO4S and its molar mass is 181.21 g/mol.

What is Acamprosate used for?

Alcohol Deterrents.

Is Acamprosate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Acamprosate is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Acamprosate?

Acamprosate is usually classified under HS code 292419 (Acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives, salts thereof, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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