SPL Set ID: b117b981-476c-f9b8-e053-2995a90aee5f
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Riluzole is a member of the benzothiazole class. The chemical designation for riluzole is 2-amino-6-(trifluoromethoxy)benzothiazole. Its molecular formula is C 8 H 5 F 3 N 2 OS, and its molecular weight is 234.2. The chemical structure is: Riluzole is a white to slightly yellow powder that is very soluble in dimethylformamide, dimethylsulfoxide, and methanol; freely soluble in dichloromethane; sparingly soluble in 0.1 N HCl; and very slightly soluble in water and in 0.1 N NaOH. Each film-coated tablet for oral use contains 50 mg of riluzole and the following inactive ingredients: dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous, microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, triacetin, citric acid monohydrate. chemical-structure-riluzole