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Isoniazid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

4-Pyridinecarboxylic acid hydrazide, INH, Isonicotinic acid hydrazide, Isonicotinic hydrazide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H7N3O
CAS Number:
54-85-3
Molecular Weight:
137.14
Beilstein:
119374
MDL number:
MFCD00006426
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750199
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

isoniazid

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

171-173 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

NNC(=O)c1ccncc1

InChI

1S/C6H7N3O/c7-9-6(10)5-1-3-8-4-2-5/h1-4H,7H2,(H,9,10)

InChI key

QRXWMOHMRWLFEY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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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.

Application

Isoniazid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Isoniazid Tablets
  • Isoniazid Injection
  • Isoniazid Oral Solution
  • Rifampin and Isoniazid Capsules
  • Rifampin, Isoniazid, and Pyrazinamide Tablets
  • Rifampin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, and Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets

Biochem/physiol Actions

Antibiotic for treatment of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, inhibits mycolic acid biosynthesis. Metabolized by hepatic N-acetyltransferase (NAT) and cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) to form hepatotoxins. Selectively induces expression of CYP2E1. Reversibly inhibits CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 activities, and mechanistically inactivates CYP1A2, CYP2A6, CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 at clinically relevant concentrations.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H315

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

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