Famotidine Impurity C21 CAS 7120-01-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmacopoeial Impurity Standards
CAS No.7120-01-6
Molecular FormulaC5H8N4S
Molecular Weight156.21 g/mol
CategoryPharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Famotidine Impurity C21 CAS 7120-01-6 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of Famotidine Impurity C21 is closely related to a nitrile group, sulfur-containing functionality in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies Famotidine Impurity C21 (CAS 7120-01-6), a pharmacopoeial impurity reference standard (molecular formula C5H8N4S, MW 156.21 g/mol) used for the identification and quantification of trace impurities in APIs.

Based on its molecular formula C5H8N4S, Famotidine Impurity C21 contains a nitrile group, sulfur-containing functionality; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 156.21 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).

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.

CATO manufactures Famotidine Impurity C21 under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H8N4S
Molecular Weight156.21 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1959
Nitrogen Atoms4
Sulfur Atoms1

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