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Benfotiamine (International)

In the US, Benfotiamine is a member of the drug class vitamins and is used to treat Dietary Supplementation.

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

A11DA03

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0022457-89-2

Chemical Formula

C19-H23-N4-O6-P-S

Molecular Weight

466

Therapeutic Category

Vitamin B₁

Chemical Name

4-N-(4-amino-2-metylpyrimidin-5-ylmetyl)formamido-3-(benzoyltio)pent-3-enyl phosphate (WHO)

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
WHOWorld Health Organization

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

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