Bioactivity | Clodronic acid is an orally active bisphosphonate, which is used for researching osteoporosis and diseases associated with excessive bone resorption. Clodronic acid inhibits bone resorption through induction of osteoclast apoptosis. Clodronic acid is effective in the maintenance or improvement of bone mineral density[1]. |
Name | Clodronic acid |
CAS | 10596-23-3 |
Formula | CH4Cl2O6P2 |
Molar Mass | 244.89 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Frediani B, et al. Clodronic acid formulations available in Europe and their use in osteoporosis: a review. Clin Drug Investig. 2009;29(6):359-79. |