| Description | Pentagastrin meglumine is a synthetic pentapeptide that has effects like gastrin when given parenterally. |
| molecular weight | 963.11 |
| Molecular formula | C44H66N8O14S |
| CAS | 57448-84-7 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
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