CAS No.: 138530-94-6
Chemical Name: (R)-(+)-2-([3-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)pyridin-2-yl]methylsulfinyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole
Molecular Weight: 369.36 g/mol
Molecular Formula: C16H14F3N3O2S
Appearance: A white colour powder
Uses: Dexlansoprazole is used to heal and maintain healing of erosive esophagitis and to treat heartburn associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It lasts longer than lansoprazole, to which it is chemically related, and needs to be taken less often.