Ampicillin EP Impurity G CAS 31485-02-6

Purity >90%In StockPharmacopoeial Impurity Standards
CAS No.31485-02-6
Molecular FormulaC16H14N2O2
Molecular Weight266.29 g/mol
CategoryPharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ampicillin EP Impurity G CAS 31485-02-6 chemical structure

Description

Recommended for quantitative analysis by HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, or GC-MS as an external calibration standard; it can also be used for spiked-recovery experiments, LOD/LOQ determination, and LC-MS/MS multiple-reaction-monitoring (MRM) calibration.

Ampicillin EP Impurity G (CAS 31485-02-6) is a certified pharmaceutical impurity reference standard with the molecular formula C16H14N2O2 and a molecular weight of 266.29 g/mol.

Structurally, Ampicillin EP Impurity G (C16H14N2O2) contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 11.0, corresponding to approximately 11 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 266.29 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

CATO manufactures Ampicillin EP Impurity G 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC16H14N2O2
Molecular Weight266.29 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity>90%
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)11.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1965
Nitrogen Atoms2

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