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Pipemidic acid
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Pipemidic acid is a synthetic quinolone antibiotic used in research and pharmaceutical development for its antibacterial properties. It is available in powder form with a molecular formula of C14H17N5O3, a molecular weight of 303.32 g/mol, and a CAS number of 51940-44-4. Store at 2 to 8 °C. This product is classified as Danger. Molekula supplies Pipemidic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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10 g — £84.20 per pack ex VAT · £101.04 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Pale yellow or yellow crystalline powder |
| Heavy metals | ≤20ppm |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% |
| Assay | 98.5~101.0% |
| Sulphated Ash | <0.1% |
| Total Impurities | ≤0.2% |
| Largest Single Impurity | ≤0.1% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Flash Point | 110 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 253 - 255 °C |
Source: PubChem CID 4831 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90033591 |
| CAS Number | 51940-44-4 |
| IUPAC Name | 8-ethyl-5-oxo-2-piperazin-1-ylpyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-6-carboxylic acid |
| EC Number | 257-530-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C14H17N5O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 303.32 |
| Exact Mass | 303.1331 |
| SMILES | CCN1C=C(C(=O)C2=CN=C(N=C21)N3CCNCC3)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | JOHZPMXAZQZXHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C14H17N5O3/c1-2-18-8-10(13(21)22)11(20)9-7-16-14(17-12(9)18)19-5-3-15-4-6-19/h7-8,15H,2-6H2,1H3,(H,21,22) |
| PubChem CID | 4831 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29335995 |
| Tariff Code | 2933599590 |
Safety & GHS
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Acide pipemidique
- Acido pipemidico
- Acidum pipemidicum
- Filtrax
- pipeacid
- Pipedac
- Pipemid
- Pipemidate
- Pipurin
- uropimid
Frequently asked questions
What is pipemidic acid used for?
Pipemidic acid is a quinolone antibiotic used primarily in research and development of antimicrobial agents.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of pipemidic acid?
The formula is C14H17N5O3 with a molecular weight of 303.32 g/mol.
How should pipemidic acid be stored?
Store at 2 to 8 °C to maintain stability and prevent degradation.
What grade of pipemidic acid is available?
Available in research grade; specific purity details can be provided upon request.
Can Molekula supply pipemidic acid in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a pipemidic acid order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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