1003009

Acetaminophen

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Acetaminophen, 4′-Hydroxyacetanilide, 4-Acetamidophenol, N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)acetamide, N-Acetyl-4-aminophenol, APAP, Paracetamol
• Linear Formula: CH₃CONHC₆H₄OH
• CAS Number: 103-90-2
• Molecular Weight: 151.16
• Beilstein: 2208089
• MDL number: MFCD00002328
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329748124
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: acetaminophen, paracetamol
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• mp: 168-172 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: CC(=O)Nc1ccc(O)cc1
• InChI: 1S/C8H9NO2/c1-6(10)9-7-2-4-8(11)5-3-7/h2-5,11H,1H3,(H,9,10)
• InChI key: RZVAJINKPMORJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... FAAH(2166) , PTGS1(5742) , PTGS2(5743) , TRPV1(7442)

Description

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

Acetaminophen 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:

• Acetaminophen Tablets
• Acetaminophen Capsules
• Acetaminophen Suppositories
• Acetaminophen Oral Suspension
• Acetaminophen Oral Solution
• Acetaminophen and Caffeine Tablets
• Acetaminophen Extended-Release Tablets

Analgesic.

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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: 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 1
• Flash Point(F): 364.3 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 184.6 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup