| CAS No. | 68779-10-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C25H27N9O8S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 645.67 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities |
| Availability | In Stock |
As a certified reference material (CRM), Cefoperazone Impurity N11 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.
As a process- or degradation-related impurity, Cefoperazone Impurity N11 (CAS 68779-10-2, C25H27N9O8S2) is essential for impurity profiling, related-substances testing, and forced-degradation studies in pharmaceutical development.
Owing to a flavonoid core, an amide group, a sulfone group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, Cefoperazone Impurity N11 is typically pale yellow to yellow amorphous powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 645.67 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.
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.
| Molecular Formula | C25H27N9O8S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 645.67 g/mol |
| Purity | >90% |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°C), protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 17.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1976 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 9 |
| Sulfur Atoms | 2 |