Chem 336 - Spring 2000
Organic Chemistry III
Dr. Carl C. Wamser

Molecule of the Week #1

famotidine (PepcidAC)

I believe the molecule is famotidine. It is an active ingredient in Pepcid AC.
Pepcid AC® (famotidine) is used for treatment of stomach ailments such as acid indigestion and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Famotidine is a white to pale yellow crystalline compound that is freely soluble in glacial acetic acid, slightly soluble in methanol, very slightly soluble in water, and practically insoluble in ethanol.

Nicole A. Hannah

http://www.merck.com/product/usa/pepcid/cns/prescribing_info/description.html