11 DESCRIPTION
Adenosine is an endogenous nucleoside and is chemically described as 6-amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9-H-purine. Adenosine has the following structural formula:
The molecular formula for adenosine is C10H13N5O4 and its molecular weight is 267.24.
Adenosine is a white, odorless crystalline powder. It is slightly soluble in water and practically insoluble in alcohol. Solubility increases by warming and lowering the pH of the solution.
Each Adenosine Injection vial contains a sterile, non-pyrogenic solution of adenosine 3 mg/mL and sodium chloride 9 mg/mL in water for injection, with pH between 4.5 and 7.5.