Macitentan Impurity 21 CAS CATO-C4X-117521

Purity 97%+In StockPharmacopoeial Impurity Standards
CAS No.CATO-C4X-117521
Molecular FormulaC16H23BrN6O4S2
Molecular Weight507.43 g/mol
CategoryPharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Macitentan Impurity 21 CAS CATO-C4X-117521 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C16H23BrN6O4S2, Macitentan Impurity 21 contains a flavonoid core, an amide group, a sulfone group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 507.43 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

As a process- or degradation-related impurity, Macitentan Impurity 21 (CAS CATO-C4X-117521, C16H23BrN6O4S2) is essential for impurity profiling, related-substances testing, and forced-degradation studies in pharmaceutical development.

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 Macitentan Impurity 21 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 FormulaC16H23BrN6O4S2
Molecular Weight507.43 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
Halogen ContentBr-containing
Nitrogen Atoms6
Sulfur Atoms2

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