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Paracetamol

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Acetaminophen, 4′-Hydroxyacetanilide, 4-Acetamidophenol, N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)acetamide, N-Acetyl-4-aminophenol, APAP, Paracetamol

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Linear Formula:
CH3CONHC6H4OH
CAS Number:
103-90-2
Molecular Weight:
151.16
EC Number:
203-157-5
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2208089
MDL number:
MFCD00002328

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Product Name

Paracetamol, British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

InChI

1S/C8H9NO2/c1-6(10)9-7-2-4-8(11)5-3-7/h2-5,11H,1H3,(H,9,10)

InChI key

RZVAJINKPMORJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES string

CC(=O)Nc1ccc(O)cc1

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

acetaminophen, paracetamol

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

mp

168-172 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical small molecule

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

Gene Information

human ... FAAH(2166), PTGS1(5742), PTGS2(5743), TRPV1(7442)

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Application

Analgesic.
Paracetamol BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Paracetamol, Codeine Phosphate and Caffeine Capsules
  • Co-dydramol Tablets
  • Co-codamol Capsules
  • Co-codamol Tablets
  • Co-codamol Effervescent Tablets
  • Paracetamol, Codeine Phosphate and Caffeine Tablets
  • Paracetamol and Caffeine Soluble Tablets
  • Paracetamol and Caffeine Tablets
  • Paracetamol Suppositories
  • Paracetamol Soluble Tablets
  • Paracetamol Effervescent Tablets
  • Paracetamol Capsules
  • Paracetamol Oral Suspension
  • Paediatric Paracetamol Oral Solution
  • Paediatric Paracetamol Oral Suspension
  • Paracetamol Tablets
  • Paracetamol Dispersible Tablets

    • General description

    This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.
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    Packaging

    Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

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    hcodes

    H302

    Hazard Classifications

    Acute Tox. 4 Oral

    Storage Class

    11 - Combustible Solids

    wgk

    WGK 1

    flash_point_f

    364.3 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

    flash_point_c

    184.6 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup

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