CAS: 674773-07-0

Strontium ranelate hydrate is a crystalline form of strontium ranelate. It is used as a medicinal agent in the treatment of osteoporosis and other bone diseases. Strontium ranelate hydrate is stable at room temperature, does not require refrigeration, and has a long shelf life. The anhydrous form of strontium ranelate is prepared by heating ethyl chloroacetate with glycol to produce glycolic acid. The acid is neutralized with sodium carbonate, which reacts with strontium chloride to produce strontium acetate. This process yields a high yield of anhydrous strontium ranelate crystals that are stable at room temperature without refrigeration.