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Insulin aspart

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₅₆H₃₈₁N₆₅O₇₉S₆
• CAS Number: 116094-23-6
• Molecular Weight: 5825.54
• NACRES: NA.24
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107

Properties

• API family: insulin
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): USP Biologics; pharmaceutical (small molecule); pharmaceutical

Description

General description

Insulin Aspart is a rapid-acting insulin analog produced by recombinant DNA technology. It differs from human insulin by a single amino acid substitution, enhancing its absorption rate. This modification allows for improved postprandial glucose control in diabetic patients.

The USP biologics proteins category provides critical standards and reference materials necessary for the development and manufacturing of therapeutic proteins. These proteins, which can be naturally derived or genetically engineered, are essential in treating various diseases and conditions, ensuring that they meet quality, safety, and efficacy standards.

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics.

Application

Insulin aspart 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:

• Insulin Aspart Injection

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

Technical Article available

Sales restrictions may apply.

This product is part of the USP Biologics program.

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable