| CAS No. | 111-18-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H24N2 |
| Molecular Weight | 172.31 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities |
| Availability | In Stock |
Melitracen Impurity 5 (CAS 111-18-2) is a certified pharmaceutical impurity reference standard with the molecular formula C10H24N2 and a molecular weight of 172.31 g/mol.
Based on its molecular formula C10H24N2, Melitracen Impurity 5 contains an organic framework; these features give the compound characteristic molecular-ion distribution patterns in mass spectrometry. The molecular weight of 172.31 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.
This reference standard supports related-substances testing and method development in line with ICH Q3A/Q3B guidance on impurity control, and is suitable for system suitability testing and forced-degradation studies.
As a certified reference material (CRM), Melitracen Impurity 5 meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.
| Molecular Formula | C10H24N2 |
| Molecular Weight | 172.31 g/mol |
| Purity | >95% |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 0.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |