Oxiracetam Impurity 21 CAS 85153-60-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmacopoeial Impurity Standards
CAS No.85153-60-2
Molecular FormulaC6H9ClO3
Molecular Weight164.59 g/mol
CategoryPharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Oxiracetam Impurity 21 CAS 85153-60-2 chemical structure

Description

CATO supplies Oxiracetam Impurity 21 (CAS 85153-60-2), a pharmacopoeial impurity reference standard (molecular formula C6H9ClO3, MW 164.59 g/mol) used for the identification and quantification of trace impurities in APIs.

Oxiracetam Impurity 21 (C6H9ClO3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution. It is notably hygroscopic, halogen substitution raises its density and boiling point, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), Oxiracetam Impurity 21 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6H9ClO3
Molecular Weight164.59 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1981
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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