Paracetamol
Analgesic & Antipyretic
Chemical name: N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide
CAS number: 103-90-2
Molecular formula: C8H9NO2
Molecular weight: 151.16 g/mol
Composition: Paracetamol (acetaminophen) IP / BP / USP. Assay: 99.0–101.0% of C8H9NO2, calculated on the dried basis.
Grades: IP, BP, USP
Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is an analgesic and antipyretic active pharmaceutical ingredient used in tablets, syrups, suspensions and injections for the relief of pain and fever. Supplied in IP, BP and USP grades with a Certificate of Analysis for every batch. MSDS and specifications are available on request. Price and availability on enquiry.
- Identification: Complies (IR spectrum)
- Melting range: 168 °C – 172 °C
- Loss on drying: NMT 0.5%
- Sulphated ash: NMT 0.1%
- 4-Aminophenol: NMT 50 ppm
- Assay (dried basis): 99.0% – 101.0%