Title: Menbutone
CAS Registry Number: 3562-99-0
CAS Name: 4-Methoxy-g-oxo-1-naphthalenebutanoic acid
Additional Names: 3-(4-methoxy-1-naphthoyl)propionic acid; b-(1-methoxy-4-naphthoyl)propionic acid; g-oxo-4-methoxy-1-naphthalenebutyric acid
Trademarks: Ictéryl
Molecular Formula: C15H14O4
Molecular Weight: 258.27
Percent Composition: C 69.76%, H 5.46%, O 24.78%
Literature References: Prepn: Ruzicka, Waldman, Helv. Chim. Acta 15, 907 (1932); Fieser, Hershberg, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 58, 2314 (1936); Burtner, US 2623065 (1952 to Searle).
Properties: Crystals, mp 172-173°.
Melting point: mp 172-173°
Derivative Type: Magnesium salt
CAS Registry Number: 16643-66-6
Trademarks: Hepalande (Delalande)
Molecular Formula: C30H26MgO8
Molecular Weight: 538.83
Percent Composition: C 66.87%, H 4.86%, Mg 4.51%, O 23.75%
Therap-Cat: Choleretic.
Keywords: Choleretic.