Losartan Impurity K CAS 1159977-26-0

Purity 95%In StockPharmacopoeial Impurity Standards
CAS No.1159977-26-0
Molecular FormulaC21H20Cl2N6
Molecular Weight427.33 g/mol
CategoryPharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Losartan Impurity K CAS 1159977-26-0 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of Losartan Impurity K is closely related to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, a nitrile group, chlorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

As a process- or degradation-related impurity, Losartan Impurity K (CAS 1159977-26-0, C21H20Cl2N6) is essential for impurity profiling, related-substances testing, and forced-degradation studies in pharmaceutical development.

Owing to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, a nitrile group, chlorine substitution, Losartan Impurity K is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 427.33 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

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.

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC21H20Cl2N6
Molecular Weight427.33 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity95%
StorageStore at room temperature, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)14.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1989
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms6

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