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)

CAS registry number PubChem Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System Active ingredient Olaflur
225499
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