| CAS No. | 25120-98-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C26H32ClFO5 |
| Molecular Weight | 478.98 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 478.98 g/mol gives Clobetasone Butyrate EP Impurity F distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
CATO supplies Clobetasone Butyrate EP Impurity F (CAS 25120-98-3), a pharmacopoeial impurity reference standard (molecular formula C26H32ClFO5, MW 478.98 g/mol) used for the identification and quantification of trace impurities in APIs.
Structurally, Clobetasone Butyrate EP Impurity F (C26H32ClFO5) contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/chlorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 10.0, corresponding to approximately 10 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 478.98 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
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.
CATO manufactures Clobetasone Butyrate EP Impurity F under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.
| Molecular Formula | C26H32ClFO5 |
| Molecular Weight | 478.98 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | Store at room temperature, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 10.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1964 |
| Halogen Content | F/Cl-containing |