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Chloroquine Related Compound A

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

4,7-Dichloroquinoline

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H5Cl2N
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
198.05
Beilstein:
125359
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

biological source

synthetic

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

Agency

USP

vapor pressure

0.0000811 kPa ( 25 °C)

API family

chloroquine

form

crystalline

packaging

pkg of 15 mg
pkg of 25 mg

manufacturer/tradename

USP

color

off-white to brown-yellowish

bp

298.4 °F (148°C)

mp

81-83 °C (lit.)

solubility

ethanol: freely soluble
ether: freely soluble
water: slightly soluble

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

Clc1ccc2c(Cl)ccnc2c1

InChI

1S/C9H5Cl2N/c10-6-1-2-7-8(11)3-4-12-9(7)5-6/h1-5H

InChI key

HXEWMTXDBOQQKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Chloroquine Related Compound A is an impurity of chloroquine, which is a 9-aminoquinoline drug that effectively inhibits viral infections in humans.

Application

Chloroquine Related Compound A 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 Chloroquine Phosphate

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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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Chloroquine is a potent inhibitor of SARS coronavirus infection and spread
Vincent MJ, et al.
Virology Journal, 2(1), 1-10 (2005)
Chloroquine Phosphate USP Monograph
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 39(3), 959-959 (2020)

Protocols

Chloroquine Phosphate HPLC Assay meets system suitability criteria with good resolution, reproducibility, and sensitivity.

Chloroquine Phosphate HPLC Assay meets system suitability criteria with good resolution, reproducibility, and sensitivity.

Chloroquine Phosphate HPLC Assay meets system suitability criteria with good resolution, reproducibility, and sensitivity.

Chloroquine Phosphate HPLC Assay meets system suitability criteria with good resolution, reproducibility, and sensitivity.

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