Hydroxychloroquine

About Hydroxychloroquine

Hydroxychloroquine is a high-purity reference standard of Hydroxychloroquine carrying the CAS registry number 118-42-3. The compound has the formula C18H26ClN3O, corresponding to a molecular weight of 335.9 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-[4-[(7-chloroquinolin-4-yl)amino]pentyl-ethylamino]ethanol. It is also known as Plaquenil or Oxichloroquine.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Laboratories use this Hydroxychloroquine standard for identity and assay testing, system suitability checks and method validation supporting ANDA and DMF filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Hydroxychloroquine is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. This item is currently in stock for prompt dispatch.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Hydroxychloroquine
Catalogue No.	VQ-007501
CAS Number	118-42-3
IUPAC name	2-[4-[(7-chloroquinolin-4-yl)amino]pentyl-ethylamino]ethanol
Molecular formula	C₁₈H₂₆ClN₃O
Molecular weight	335.9 g/mol
Exact mass	335.1764
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	XXSMGPRMXLTPCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCN(CCCC(C)NC1=C2C=CC(=CC2=NC=C1)Cl)CCO
PubChem CID	3652

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	48.4 Å²
Synonyms	2-[{4-[(7-Chloroquinolin-4-yl)amino]pentyl}(ethyl)amino]ethanol, 7-Chloro-4-[4-[ethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-1-methylbutylamino]-quinoline, Plaquenil, Oxichloroquine, Oxychlorochin, Oxychloroquine, Racemic Hydroxychloroquine, oxichlorochine, Polirreumin, 2-((4-((7-Chloro-4-quinolyl)amino)pentyl)ethylamino)ethanol, Dolquine, 7-Chloro-4-(4-(ethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino)-1-methylbutylamino)quinoline

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P301 + P317, P330, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Hydroxychloroquine?

The CAS Registry Number of Hydroxychloroquine is 118-42-3. It is also known as 2-[{4-[(7-Chloroquinolin-4-yl)amino]pentyl}(ethyl)amino]ethanol, 7-Chloro-4-[4-[ethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-1-methylbutylamino]-quinoline, Plaquenil.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Hydroxychloroquine?

Hydroxychloroquine has the molecular formula C18H26ClN3O and a molecular weight of 335.9 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-[4-[(7-chloroquinolin-4-yl)amino]pentyl-ethylamino]ethanol.

What is Hydroxychloroquine used for?

Hydroxychloroquine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Hydroxychloroquine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Hydroxychloroquine can I order?

We supply Hydroxychloroquine in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Hydroxychloroquine?

Yes. Every lot of Hydroxychloroquine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Hydroxychloroquine be shipped internationally?

Yes. Hydroxychloroquine is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.