DESMENINOL
UNII Z94465H1Y7

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Desmeninol, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) Z94465H1Y7.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 583-91-5 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 1738095. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
Z94465H1Y7
CAS Registry Number
583-91-5
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
DESMENINOL
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
InChIKey
C5H10O3S
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
ONFOSYPQQXJWGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
INN ID
7132
Sequential identifier assigned via the WHO International Nonproprietary Name program.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
OC(=O)C(O)CCSC

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Desmeninol. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

DESMENINOL

Common Names & Synonyms

2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLTHIO-BUTANOIC ACID, (+/-)
BUTANOIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-4-(METHYLTHIO)-
BUTYRIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-4-(METHYLTHIO)-
DESMENINOL [HSDB]
DESMENINOL [INN]
DESMENINOL [WHO-DD]
DL-2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLTHIO-BUTANOIC ACID
METHIONINE HYDROXY ANALOG [MI]

Brand / Trade Names

ALIMET

Systematic Nomenclature

(+/-)-2-HYDROXY-4-(METHYLTHIO)BUTYRIC ACID
2-HYDROXY-4-(METHYLTHIO)BUTANOIC ACID
2-HYDROXY-4-(METHYLTHIO)BUTYRIC ACID