Cimetidine by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known by its brand name, Tagamet, this compound is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist. The reagent is available as a powder which is soluble in water. It has a melting point of 139 - 144 C. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 51481-61-9 Quantity Provided: 5 gm per bottle Molecular formula: C10H16N6S Molecular weight: 252.34 Assay: Minimum 98 %Cimetidine has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. As a histamine H2 receptor antagonist, Cimetidine inhibits stomach acid production. It is generally administered for the treatment of heartburn and peptic ulcers. It additionally inhibits ALA synthase activity. Cimetidine is also an anti-angiogenic agent and is an activator of Nischarin. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.