Zoledronic acid Acid sphingomyelinase inhibitor Inhibitor of osteoclastic bone resorption. Prevents osteoporosis and skeletal fractures, particularly in patients with multiple myeloma or prostate cancer. Also used to treat hypercalcemia.Inhibition of acid sphingomyelinase (aSMase) with an IC50 5µm. Product Specification Alternative Name: 1-Hydroxy-2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethylidene]bisphosphonic acid, CGP 42446 Formula: C5H10N2O7P2 . H2O MW: 272.1 . 18.0 Source: Synthetic. CAS: 165800-06-6 MI: 14: 10187 Purity: ≥98% (HPLC) Appearance: White to off-white powder. Solubility: Soluble in 0.1N NaOH. Sparingly soluble in water. Long Term Storage: -20°C |