| CAS No. | 694490-86-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H25N3 |
| Molecular Weight | 283.41 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 283.41 g/mol gives Dexchlorpheniramine impurity 113 distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
CATO supplies Dexchlorpheniramine impurity 113 (CAS 694490-86-3), a pharmacopoeial impurity reference standard (molecular formula C18H25N3, MW 283.41 g/mol) used for the identification and quantification of trace impurities in APIs.
Structurally, Dexchlorpheniramine impurity 113 (C18H25N3) contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, a nitrile group. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 8.0, corresponding to approximately 8 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 283.41 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
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), Dexchlorpheniramine impurity 113 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 | C18H25N3 |
| Molecular Weight | 283.41 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder |
| 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) | 8.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1985 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 3 |