Compound Q&A
What is Paracetamol EP Impurity E (CAS: 99-93-4)?
Answer
Paracetamol EP Impurity E (CAS: 99-93-4) is a specific impurity identified in the European Pharmacopoeia (EP) for paracetamol. It is a white crystalline solid with the molecular formula C8H10NO2 and exhibits similar chemical properties to paracetamol, including solubility in water and organic solvents. This compound is commonly used in analytical chemistry to assess purity and quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
About
CAS No
99-93-4
English Name
Paracetamol EP Impurity E
Molecular Formula
C8H8O2
Molecular Weight
136.14999999999998 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)c1ccc(O)cc1
InChIKey
TXFPEBPIARQUIG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07