| CAS No. | 16208-51-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H8O6S4 |
| Molecular Weight | N/A |
| Category | Pharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 303.33 g/mol gives Mesna EP Impurity D sodium salt distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
As a process- or degradation-related impurity, Mesna EP Impurity D sodium salt (CAS 16208-51-8, C4H8O6S4Na) is essential for impurity profiling, related-substances testing, and forced-degradation studies in pharmaceutical development.
Structurally, Mesna EP Impurity D sodium salt (C4H8O6S4Na) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure, a sulfone group. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 1.0, corresponding to approximately 1 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 303.33 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range.
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), Mesna EP Impurity D sodium salt 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 | C4H8O6S4 2*Na |
| Molecular Weight | 303.33 g/mol |
| Purity | >60% |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1961 |
| Sulfur Atoms | 4 |