Levocarnitine Impurity N23 CAS 26329-66-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmacopoeial Impurity Standards
CAS No.26329-66-8
Molecular FormulaC4H7ClO3
Molecular Weight138.55 g/mol
CategoryPharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Levocarnitine Impurity N23 CAS 26329-66-8 chemical structure

Description

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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC4H7ClO3
Molecular Weight138.55 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1964
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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