Waymade Trientine hydrochloride is N,N’-bis (2-aminoethyl)- 1,2-ethanediamine dihydrochloride. It is a white to pale yellow crystalline hygroscopic powder. It is freely soluble in water, soluble in methanol, slightly soluble in ethanol, and insoluble in chloroform and ether. The empirical formula is C H N 2HCl with a molecular weight of 219.2. 6 18 4.
Waymade Trientine hydrochloride is a chelating compound for removal of excess copper from the body. Waymade Trientine hydrochloride, USP is available as 250 mg capsules for oral administration. Waymade Trientine hydrochloride capsules, USP contain stearic acid, gelatin, titanium dioxide and FD&C yellow 6 as inactive ingredients. Imprinting ink contains shellac, propylene glycol, black iron oxide and potassium hydroxide.