Praziquantel

Name: Praziquantel
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-023531

About Praziquantel

Praziquantel is a high-purity reference standard of Praziquantel carrying the CAS registry number 55268-74-1. The compound has the formula C19H24N2O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 312.4 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-(cyclohexanecarbonyl)-3,6,7,11b-tetrahydro-1H-pyrazino[2,1-a]isoquinolin-4-one. It is also known as Biltricide or Embay 8440.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

As a reference sample of Praziquantel, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Praziquantel in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Praziquantel
Catalogue No.	VQ-023531
CAS Number	55268-74-1
IUPAC name	2-(cyclohexanecarbonyl)-3,6,7,11b-tetrahydro-1H-pyrazino[2,1-a]isoquinolin-4-one
Molecular formula	C₁₉H₂₄N₂O₂
Molecular weight	312.4 g/mol
Exact mass	312.1838
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	FSVJFNAIGNNGKK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1CCC(CC1)C(=O)N2CC3C4=CC=CC=C4CCN3C(=O)C2
PubChem CID	4891

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	40.6 Å²
Synonyms	Biltricide, Embay 8440, Cysticide, 2-(cyclohexylcarbonyl)-1,2,3,6,7,11b-hexahydro-4H-pyrazino[2,1-a]isoquinolin-4-one, EMBAY-8440, Praziquantel Injection, 4H-Pyrazino(2,1-a)isoquinolin-4-one, 2-(cyclohexylcarbonyl)-1,2,3,6,7,11b-hexahydro-, 2-(Cyclohexylcarbonyl)-1,2,3,6,7,11b-hexahydro-4H-pyrazino(2,1-a)isoquinolin-4-one, 2-cyclohexanecarbonyl-1H,2H,3H,4H,6H,7H,11bH-piperazino[2,1-a]isoquinolin-4-one, 4H-Pyrazino[2,1-a]isoquinolin-4-one, 2-(cyclohexylcarbonyl)-1,2,3,6,7,11b-hexahydro-, GiarCidia Prazi, 2-cyclohexanecarbonyl-1H,2H,3H,4H,6H,7H,11bH-piperazino(2,1-a)isoquinolin-4-one

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Hazard statements

H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P273, 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 Praziquantel?

The CAS Registry Number of Praziquantel is 55268-74-1. It is also known as Biltricide, Embay 8440, Cysticide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Praziquantel?

Praziquantel has the molecular formula C19H24N2O2 and a molecular weight of 312.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(cyclohexanecarbonyl)-3,6,7,11b-tetrahydro-1H-pyrazino[2,1-a]isoquinolin-4-one.

What is Praziquantel used for?

Praziquantel is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Praziquantel. 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 Praziquantel can I order?

We supply Praziquantel 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 Praziquantel?

Yes. Every lot of Praziquantel 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 Praziquantel be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Praziquantel worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.