pentaerythritol
RxCUI 33055
RxNorm ingredient and formulation relationships
Source-verified product relationships. Every strength, delivery form and RxCUI remains a separate clinical concept.
Pentaerythritol
Pentaerythritol is an organic compound with the formula C(CH2OH)4. The molecular structure can be described as a neopentane with one hydrogen atom in each methyl group replaced by a hydroxyl (–OH) group. It is therefore a polyol, specifically a tetrol. Pentaerythritol is a white solid. It is a building block for the synthesis and production of explosives, plastics, paints, appliances, cosmetics, and many other commercial products. The word pentaerythritol is a blend of penta- in reference to its five carbon atoms and erythritol, which also possesses 4 alcohol groups.
Background only. Canonical identity remains RxNorm; clinical-trial relationships come from ClinicalTrials.gov.Conditions being studied
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