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Desmopressin Acetate
C46H64N14O12S2·xC2H4O2·yH2O 1069.22 (anhydrous, free base)
Vasopressin, 1-(3-mercaptopropanoic acid)-8-d-arginine-, acetate (salt) hydrate;
1-(3-Mercaptopropionic acid)-8-d-arginine-vasopressin, acetate (salt) hydrate.
x(acetate), y(water).
Monoacetate trihydrate
[62357-86-2] Monoacetate anhydrous [62288-83-9]

DEFINITION

Desmopressin Acetate is a synthetic octapeptide hormone having the property of antidiuresis. It is a synthetic analog of vasopressin. It contains NLT 95.0% and NMT 105.0% of desmopressin (C46H64N14O12S2), calculated on the anhydrous, acetic acid-free basis.

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USP Desmopressin Acetate RS
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