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Phenacetin

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1-Acetyl-p-phenetidin, 4′-Ethoxyacetanilide, N-(4-Ethoxyphenyl)acetamide, p-Acetophenetidide, Acetophenetidin

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CONHC6H4OC2H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
179.22
Beilstein:
1869238
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

phenacetin

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

133-136 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

CCOc1ccc(NC(C)=O)cc1

InChI

1S/C10H13NO2/c1-3-13-10-6-4-9(5-7-10)11-8(2)12/h4-7H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,11,12)

InChI key

CPJSUEIXXCENMM-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

Phenacetin USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Also, for use with USP monograph such as Pyrimethamine Compounded Oral Suspension

Biochem/physiol Actions

Substrate of CYP1A2 and CYP2D6.

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.

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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