Tropicamide

Name: Tropicamide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-034456

About Tropicamide

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Tropicamide, an API reference standard registered under CAS number 1508-75-4. The compound has the formula C17H20N2O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 284.35 g/mol. Systematically, it is named N-ethyl-3-hydroxy-2-phenyl-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)propanamide. It is also known as Mydriacyl or Bistropamide.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Laboratories use this the parent drug substance standard for identity and assay testing, system suitability checks and method validation supporting ANDA and DMF filings. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Tropicamide
Catalogue No.	VQ-034456
CAS Number	1508-75-4
IUPAC name	N-ethyl-3-hydroxy-2-phenyl-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)propanamide
Molecular formula	C₁₇H₂₀N₂O₂
Molecular weight	284.35 g/mol
Exact mass	284.1525
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	BGDKAVGWHJFAGW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCN(CC1=CC=NC=C1)C(=O)C(CO)C2=CC=CC=C2
PubChem CID	5593

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	53.4 Å²
Synonyms	Mydriacyl, Bistropamide, Tropicacyl, Visumidriatic, N-Ethyl-2-phenyl-N-(4-pyridylmethyl)hydracrylamide, N-Ethyl-N-(4-pyridylmethyl)tropamide, N-Ethyl-alpha-(hydroxymethyl)-N-(4-pyridinylmethyl)benzeneacetamide, Benzeneacetamide, N-ethyl-alpha-(hydroxymethyl)-N-(4-pyridinylmethyl)-, Opticyl, Mydral, OcuTropic, Ocu Tropic

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P233, P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P272, P280, P284, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P342 + P316, P362 + P364, P403

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 Tropicamide?

The CAS Registry Number of Tropicamide is 1508-75-4. It is also known as Mydriacyl, Bistropamide, Tropicacyl.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tropicamide?

Tropicamide has the molecular formula C17H20N2O2 and a molecular weight of 284.35 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is N-ethyl-3-hydroxy-2-phenyl-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)propanamide.

Which grade and pack sizes of Tropicamide can I order?

We supply Tropicamide 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 Tropicamide?

Yes. Every lot of Tropicamide 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 Tropicamide be shipped internationally?

Yes. Tropicamide 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.