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Meglumine

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Formula
  
C7H17NO5

Appearance
  
White crystals

Classification
  
Hexosamines

Meglumine

Meglumine is an amino sugar derived from glucose. It is often used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals and in conjunction with iodinated compounds in contrast media such as diatrizoate meglumine, iothalamate meglumine and iodipamide meglumine.

References

Meglumine Wikipedia