| CAS No. | CATO-C4X-177263 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H24Cl3N2 |
| Molecular Weight | N/A |
| Category | Pharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities |
| Availability | In Stock |
CATO supplies Trazodone impurity 63 (CAS CATO-C4X-177263), a pharmacopoeial impurity reference standard (molecular formula C16H24Cl3N2Br, MW 430.64 g/mol) used for the identification and quantification of trace impurities in APIs.
Owing to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, a nitrile group, chlorine/bromine substitution, Trazodone impurity 63 is typically off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 430.64 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. 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.
The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.
| Molecular Formula | C16H24Cl3N2 Br |
| Molecular Weight | 430.64 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at room temperature, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| Halogen Content | Cl/Br-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |