Dectaflur
- 9- Octadecenylaminhydrofluorid
- (E)- octadec -9 -en- 1-amine hydrofluoride
A01AA
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Dectaflur (INN) is an amine fluoride which is used as a drug for prevention of caries.
Production
Dectaflur, H3C -(CH2) 7CH = CH ( CH2) 7CH2 - NH2 · HF, is formed by the reaction of equimolar amounts of 9- octadecenylamine with hydrofluoric acid.
Toxicology
Like any other material are also fluorides incorrect dosage toxic. With durable overdose they can be stored in the bones and modify their properties. Overdose in the first years of life, before the permanent teeth are developing can lead to dental fluorosis, a discoloration and weakening of the set have hard tissue of the teeth.
Trade names
Elmex ® gelée (CH, A, D)