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Pyrimethamine

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

5-(4-Chlorophenyl)-6-ethyl-2,4-pyrimidinediamine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H13ClN4
CAS Number:
58-14-0
Molecular Weight:
248.71
Beilstein:
219864
MDL number:
MFCD00057350
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750999
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

pyrimethamine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCC1=NC(N)=NC(N)=C1C2=CC=C(Cl)C=C2

InChI

1S/C12H13ClN4/c1-2-9-10(11(14)17-12(15)16-9)7-3-5-8(13)6-4-7/h3-6H,2H2,1H3,(H4,14,15,16,17)

InChI key

WKSAUQYGYAYLPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Pyrimethamine USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.
Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Pyrimethamine Tablets
  • Sulfadoxine and Pyrimethamine Tablets
  • Pyrimethamine Compounded Oral Suspension

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Precautionary Statements

P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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