| CAS No. | 67429-44-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H2F8O |
| Molecular Weight | 218.05 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of Desflurane EP Impurity A is closely related to a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
As a process- or degradation-related impurity, Desflurane EP Impurity A (CAS 67429-44-1, C4H2F8O) is essential for impurity profiling, related-substances testing, and forced-degradation studies in pharmaceutical development.
Structurally, Desflurane EP Impurity A (C4H2F8O) contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 0.0, corresponding to approximately 0 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 218.05 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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.
| Molecular Formula | C4H2F8O |
| Molecular Weight | 218.05 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | Stable under recommended storage conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 0.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1976 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |