| CAS No. | 479074-08-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H22N4OS |
| Molecular Weight | 342.46 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities |
| Availability | In Stock |
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 supplies Sildenafil Impurity 254 (CAS 479074-08-3), a pharmacopoeial impurity reference standard (molecular formula C18H22N4OS, MW 342.46 g/mol) used for the identification and quantification of trace impurities in APIs.
Structurally, Sildenafil Impurity 254 (C18H22N4OS) contains a steroid core, an amide group, sulfur-containing functionality, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. 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 342.46 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).
CATO manufactures Sildenafil Impurity 254 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 | C18H22N4OS |
| Molecular Weight | 342.46 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 10.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2025 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 4 |
| Sulfur Atoms | 1 |