| CAS No. | 26329-66-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H7ClO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 138.55 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 138.55 g/mol gives Levocarnitine Impurity N23 distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
CATO supplies Levocarnitine Impurity N23 (CAS 26329-66-8), a pharmacopoeial impurity reference standard (molecular formula C4H7ClO3, MW 138.55 g/mol) used for the identification and quantification of trace impurities in APIs.
Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, Levocarnitine Impurity N23 is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 138.55 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.
| Molecular Formula | C4H7ClO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 138.55 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1964 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |