Omeprazole

C₁₇H₁₉N₃O₃S

IUPAC: 5-Methoxy-2-[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)methylsulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole

CAS: 73590-58-6

Overview

Omeprazole was the first proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and revolutionized the treatment of acid reflux and stomach ulcers. It reduces stomach acid production.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 19 1.0080
Carbon C 17 12.0110
Nitrogen N 3 14.0070
Oxygen O 3 15.9990
Sulfur S 1 32.0600

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×19
5.5%
C
Carbon ×17
59.1%
N
Nitrogen ×3
12.2%
O
Oxygen ×3
13.9%
S
Sulfur ×1
9.3%

Uses

  • • GERD treatment
  • • Stomach ulcer treatment
  • • H. pylori eradication

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Was the world's best-selling drug in 2004 under the brand name Prilosec

Safety

  • ⚠ B12 deficiency with long-term use
  • ⚠ Bone fracture risk

Structure

SMILES

CC1=CN=C(C(=C1OC)C)CS(=O)C2=NC3=C(N2)C=C(C=C3)OC

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
345.42 g/mol
Melting Point
156.0 °C
Solubility
slightly soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
345.1147
XLogP
2.2
TPSA
96.3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
6
Rotatable Bonds
5
Heavy Atoms
24
Complexity
453.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Omeprazole?
Omeprazole (C₁₇H₁₉N₃O₃S) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 5-Methoxy-2-[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)methylsulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole.
What is the molecular weight of Omeprazole?
Omeprazole has a molar mass of 345.42 g/mol.
What state is Omeprazole at room temperature?
Omeprazole is a solid at room temperature.
Is Omeprazole organic or inorganic?
Omeprazole is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Omeprazole?
Omeprazole (C₁₇H₁₉N₃O₃S) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), Sulfur (S).