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Atropine sulfate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Atropine sulfate salt monohydrate, α-(Hydroxymethyl)benzeneacetic acid 8-methyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl ester, Tropine tropate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(C17H23NO3)2 · H2SO4 · H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
694.83
Beilstein:
6109275
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

atropine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

189-192 °C (A) (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

O.OS(O)(=O)=O.CN1[C@H]2CC[C@@H]1C[C@@H](C2)OC(=O)C(CO)c3ccccc3.CN4[C@H]5CC[C@@H]4C[C@@H](C5)OC(=O)C(CO)c6ccccc6

InChI

1S/2C17H23NO3.H2O4S.H2O/c2*1-18-13-7-8-14(18)10-15(9-13)21-17(20)16(11-19)12-5-3-2-4-6-12;1-5(2,3)4;/h2*2-6,13-16,19H,7-11H2,1H3;(H2,1,2,3,4);1H2/t2*13-,14+,15+,16?;;

InChI key

JPKKQJKQTPNWTR-CHYDPLAESA-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

Atropine sulfate 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:
  • Atropine Sulfate Injection
  • Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution
  • Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment
  • Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride and Atropine Sulfate Tablets
  • Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride and Atropine Sulfate Oral Solution
  • Atropine

Biochem/physiol Actions

Competitive nonselective antagonist at central and peripheral muscarinic acetylcholine receptors.

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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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3


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