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Quinine bisulfate
Quinine bisulfate is a crystalline salt derived from quinine, used primarily in pharmaceuticals and as a standard in fluorescence spectroscopy. It is a bitter-tasting compound with antimalarial properties and serves as a reference material in analytical chemistry. CAS: 549-56-4, Molecular Formula: C20H26N2O6S, Molecular Weight: 422.50 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: Danger. Molekula supplies Quinine bisulfate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Overview
Quinine bisulfate is a crystalline salt derived from quinine, used primarily in pharmaceuticals and as a standard in fluorescence spectroscopy. It is a bitter-tasting compound with antimalarial properties and serves as a reference material in analytical chemistry. CAS: 549-56-4, Molecular Formula: C20H26N2O6S, Molecular Weight: 422.50 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: Danger. Molekula supplies Quinine bisulfate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Solid |
| Identification | A. TLC / B> Sulfate test |
| pH | 2.8 - 3.4 |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤0.1% |
| Specific optical rotation | -208° - 216° (on dry basis, c = 3.0 in 0.1 M HCl, [α]20D) |
| Residual Solvents | meets the pharmacopoeial requirements |
| Other cinchona alcaloids | (HPLC) Dihydroquinine ≤ 10.0 % Any other impurity eluted before Quinine ≤ 5.0 % Any other impurity ≤ 2.5 % |
| Assay (dry basis) | 98.5 - 101.5% |
| Titratable Cation | 75.3 - 79.6% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 549-56-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C20H26N2O6S |
| Molecular Weight | 422.50 |
| SMILES | COC1=CC2=C(C=CN=C2C=C1)C(C3CC4CCN3CC4C=C)O.OS(=O)(=O)O |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| Tariff Code | 29392000 |
Safety & GHS
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Explosive
GHS01
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Flammable
GHS02
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
For research and industrial use only
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Pricing & pack sizes
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What is quinine bisulfate used for?
Quinine bisulfate is primarily used in pharmaceuticals for the treatment of malaria and as a flavoring agent in tonic water.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of quinine bisulfate?
The formula is C20H26N2O6S with a molecular weight of 422.50 g/mol.
How should quinine bisulfate be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of quinine bisulfate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies quinine bisulfate in pharmaceutical grade.
Can Molekula supply quinine bisulfate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply quinine bisulfate in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with a quinine bisulfate order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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