| CAS No. | 3454-96-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H18ClN3O |
| Molecular Weight | 327.81 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities |
| Availability | In Stock |
As a process- or degradation-related impurity, Loxapine Impurity 1 (Dimer Impurity, Mixture of Diastereomers) (CAS 3454-96-4, C18H18ClN3O) is essential for impurity profiling, related-substances testing, and forced-degradation studies in pharmaceutical development.
Owing to a steroid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, Loxapine Impurity 1 (Dimer Impurity, Mixture of Diastereomers) is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 327.81 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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), Loxapine Impurity 1 (Dimer Impurity, Mixture of Diastereomers) 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 | C18H18ClN3O |
| Molecular Weight | 327.81 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 11.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 3 |