1545034

Plastic additive 12

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Oleamide, cis-9,10-Octadecenoamide, cis-9-Octadecenamide, Oleic acid amide
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₈H₃₅NO
• CAS Number: 301-02-0
• Molecular Weight: 281.48
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750889
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• MDL number: MFCD00053638

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): USP Biologics; cosmetics; food and beverages; pharmaceutical; pharmaceutical; pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: CCCCCCCC\C=C/CCCCCCCC(N)=O
• InChI: 1S/C18H35NO/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20/h9-10H,2-8,11-17H2,1H3,(H2,19,20)/b10-9-
• InChI key: FATBGEAMYMYZAF-KTKRTIGZSA-N

Description

General description

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Plastic additive 12 enhances the physical properties of plastics used in biologic drug packaging. By improving flexibility and preventing material degradation, it helps maintain the structural integrity of biologics during storage and distribution. As a USP reference standard, this additive is essential for ensuring the safety and stability of biologics throughout their lifecycle.

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.

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including MSDS 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

Plastic additive 12 USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Sleep-inducing brain lipid, which allosterically modulates GABA_A receptors and potentiates 5-HT₇ serotonin receptor responses. Selective endogenous agonist of rat and human CB1 cannabinoid receptor.

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

This product is part of USP Biologics Program.

Sales restrictions may apply.

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including MSDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Ph

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including MSDS 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

• Hazard Codes: H413
• Precautionary Statements: P273 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 4
• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point (°F): 404.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point (°C): 207 °C - closed cup