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Tadalafil USP

SKU 90035367 CAS 171596-29-5 C22H19N3O4 MW 389.40 Made to order Bulk quantities on request

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Tadalafil USP is a potent phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor primarily used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, pulmonary arterial hypertension, and benign prostatic hyperplasia. It is also utilized in research applications for studying vascular and smooth muscle function. This chemical has a CAS number of 171596-29-5, a molecular formula of C22H19N3O4, and a molecular weight of 389.40. It should be stored at ambient conditions and carries a signal word of "Warning" for safety. Molekula supplies Tadalafil USP from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

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Specifications

Property Value
Appearance White or almost white powder
Loss on Drying ≤0.5%
Solubility Freely soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, slightly soluble in dichloromethane, practically insoluble in water
Assay 97.5 - 102.5%
Residue on Ignition ≤0.1%
Specific optical rotation +78.0° to +84.0°
Residual Solvents Methylamine ≤0.163% Methanol ≤0.3% Acetonitrile ≤0.041% Isopropanol ≤0.5% Ethyl acetate≤0.5% DMF ≤0.088%
HPLC The retention time of the major peak of the Sample solution corresponds to that of the Identification solution, as obtained in the test for Enantiomeric and Diastere- omeric Purity.
Organic impurities Individual impurities not more than 0.1%. Total impurities not more than 0 . 1 5
Identification (IR) The infrared absorption spectrum of the sample shall be consistent with that of the reference substance.
Enantiomeric 6R,12aS diastereomer not more than 0.1%. 6S,12aS enantiomer not more than 0. 1%. 6S,12aR diastereomer not more than 0.1%

Storage & handling

Property Value
Storage Temperature Ambient
Acidity Neutral

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Property Value
Melting Point 301 - 302 °C
Water Solubility Practically insoluble in water
Vapour Pressure 2.2 × 10⁻¹⁴ mmHg at 25 °C (Estimated)
pKa pKa = 0.85
log P (octanol/water) 1.42

Source: PubChem CID 110635 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB), DrugBank, HSDB)

Identification

Property Value
SKU 90035367
CAS Number 171596-29-5
IUPAC Name (2R,8R)-2-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-6-methyl-3,6,17-triazatetracyclo[8.7.0.03,8.011,16]heptadeca-1(10),11,13,15-tetraene-4,7-dione
Molecular Formula C22H19N3O4
Molecular Weight 389.40
Exact Mass 389.1376
SMILES CN1CC(=O)N2[C@@H](C1=O)CC3=C([C@H]2C4=CC5=C(C=C4)OCO5)NC6=CC=CC=C36
InChIKey WOXKDUGGOYFFRN-IIBYNOLFSA-N
InChI InChI=1S/C22H19N3O4/c1-24-10-19(26)25-16(22(24)27)9-14-13-4-2-3-5-15(13)23-20(14)21(25)12-6-7-17-18(8-12)29-11-28-17/h2-8,16,21,23H,9-11H2,1H3/t16-,21-/m1/s1
PubChem CID 110635
REACH Code Y110
HTS Code 29349990
Tariff Code 2934999090

Safety & GHS

Warning
  • GHS pictogram — Health Hazard Health Hazard GHS07
  • GHS pictogram — Serious Health Hazard Serious Health Hazard GHS08

Hazard statements

  • H302 + H312 + H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
  • H315 Causes skin irritation
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation
  • H335 May cause respiratory irritation
  • H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statements

  • P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
  • 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
  • P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
  • P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention

Documents

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Synonyms

  • ADCIRCA
  • CHEWTADZY
  • Cialis
  • ENTADFI COMPONENT TADALAFIL
  • Ic351
  • OPSYNVI COMPONENT TADALAFIL
  • Tadalafil
  • Tadalafil mylan
  • Tadalafilo
  • Trans-tadalafil

Frequently asked questions

What is Tadalafil USP primarily used for?

Tadalafil USP is primarily used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Tadalafil USP?

The chemical formula is **C₂₂H₁₉N₃O₄**, and the molecular weight is **389.40 g/mol**.

How should Tadalafil USP be stored?

Store Tadalafil USP at **ambient temperature** in a dry, well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and moisture.

What grade of Tadalafil is available from Molekula?

Molekula supplies **USP-grade Tadalafil**, meeting strict pharmaceutical standards for purity and consistency.

Can Molekula supply Tadalafil USP in bulk quantities?

Yes, Molekula can supply Tadalafil USP in **bulk quantities**, with flexible packaging options based on customer requirements.

What documentation comes with an order of Tadalafil USP?

Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and **batch-specific documentation** for traceability.

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