Synonyms
Losec
Prilosec
Esomeprazole
Description
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of dyspepsia. It binds to the proton pump hydrogen-potassium adenosine triphosphatase (H+/K+ ATPase) and inhibits its activity and the parietal cell secretion of H+ ions into the gastric lumen.
Molecular Formula
C17H19N3O3S
SMILES
CC1=CN=C(C(=C1OC)C)CS(=O)C2=NC3=C(N2)C=C(C=C3)OC
Appearance
White to off-white crystalline powder
Boiling Point
599.991℃ at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure
9.2X10-13 mm Hg at 25 ℃ /Estimated/