Fluorouracil EP Impurity A CAS 67-52-7

Purity >95%In StockPharmacopoeial Impurity Standards
CAS No.67-52-7
Molecular FormulaC4H4N2O3
Molecular Weight128.09 g/mol
CategoryPharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Fluorouracil EP Impurity A CAS 67-52-7 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of Fluorouracil EP Impurity A is closely related to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

Fluorouracil EP Impurity A (CAS 67-52-7) is a certified pharmaceutical impurity reference standard with the molecular formula C4H4N2O3 and a molecular weight of 128.09 g/mol.

Structurally, Fluorouracil EP Impurity A (C4H4N2O3) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 4.0, corresponding to approximately 4 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 128.09 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

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), Fluorouracil EP Impurity A 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC4H4N2O3
Molecular Weight128.09 g/mol
Purity>95%
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Nitrogen Atoms2

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