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Quinine, anhydrous
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Quinine, anhydrous is a bitter alkaloid used primarily in the treatment of malaria and as a flavoring agent. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a molecular formula of C20H24N2O2 and a molecular weight of 324.42 g/mol. It has a CAS number of 130-95-0 and should be stored at ambient temperatures. The substance is classified as dangerous. Molekula supplies Quinine, anhydrous from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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25 g — £49.80 per pack ex VAT · £59.76 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder |
| Melting Point | 174 - 179℃ |
| Heavy metals | ≤10ppm |
| Loss on Drying | ≤1.0% |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤200ppm |
| Assay | ≥98.5% |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤0.1% |
| Appearance of Solution | Clear solution |
| Specific optical rotation | -159 to -172 |
| Dihydroquinine | ≤5.0% |
| Other cinchona alcaloids | ≤2.0% |
| Alkaline Impurities | To pass tests |
| Chloroform-alcohol-insoluble substances | Clear solution |
| Identification A, B, C, D | To pass tests |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤3ppm |
| Zinc (Zn) | ≤25ppm |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤500ppm |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Base |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Bulky, white, amorphous powder or crystalline alkaloid |
| Odour | Odorless |
| Melting Point | 57 °C |
| Water Solubility | 500 mg/L at 15 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in ether, chloroform, carbon disulfide, glycerol, alkalies, and acids (with formation of salts) |
| Refractive Index | 1.625 |
| pKa | pKa = 8.56 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 3.44 |
Source: PubChem CID 3034034 (HSDB, DrugBank, ChEMBL)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 11658195 |
| CAS Number | 130-95-0 |
| IUPAC Name | (R)-[(2S,4S,5R)-5-ethenyl-1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]octan-2-yl]-(6-methoxyquinolin-4-yl)methanol |
| EC Number | 205-003-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C20H24N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 324.42 |
| Exact Mass | 324.1838 |
| SMILES | COC1=CC2=C(C=CN=C2C=C1)[C@H]([C@@H]3C[C@@H]4CCN3C[C@@H]4C=C)O |
| InChIKey | LOUPRKONTZGTKE-WZBLMQSHSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C20H24N2O2/c1-3-13-12-22-9-7-14(13)10-19(22)20(23)16-6-8-21-18-5-4-15(24-2)11-17(16)18/h3-6,8,11,13-14,19-20,23H,1,7,9-10,12H2,2H3/t13-,14-,19-,20+/m0/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 3034034 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2939200010 |
| Tariff Code | 2939200000 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- 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
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- (8S,9R)-Quinine
- (R)-(-)-quinine
- 6-Methoxycinchonine
- 6'-Methoxycinchonidine
- Chinin
- Chinine
- chininum
- quinina
- Quinine
- Rezquin
Frequently asked questions
What is quinine, anhydrous used for?
Quinine, anhydrous is primarily used in the treatment of malaria and as a flavoring agent in tonic water.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of quinine, anhydrous?
The formula is C20H24N2O2 with a molecular weight of 324.42 g/mol.
How should quinine, anhydrous be stored?
Store at ambient temperature, protected from light and moisture.
What grade of quinine, anhydrous is available?
We supply quinine, anhydrous in analytical grade.
Can Molekula supply quinine, anhydrous in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply quinine, anhydrous in bulk quantities—please contact us for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a quinine, anhydrous order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) upon request.
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