| CAS No. | 68121-48-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H26ClN3O |
| Molecular Weight | 335.87 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities |
| Availability | In Stock |
Based on its molecular formula C18H26ClN3O, Chloroquine Phosphate EP Impurity D (Chloroquine USP Related Compound G (Free Form)) contains a steroid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 335.87 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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).
CATO supplies Chloroquine Phosphate EP Impurity D (Chloroquine USP Related Compound G (Free Form)) (CAS 68121-48-2), a pharmacopoeial impurity reference standard (molecular formula C18H26ClN3O, MW 335.87 g/mol) used for the identification and quantification of trace impurities in APIs.
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), Chloroquine Phosphate EP Impurity D (Chloroquine USP Related Compound G (Free Form)) 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 | C18H26ClN3O |
| Molecular Weight | 335.87 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale 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) | 7.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1976 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 3 |