Creatine

Name: Creatine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032819

About Creatine

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Creatine, a high-purity reference standard of Creatine registered under CAS number 57-00-1. With the molecular formula C4H9N3O2, it has a molar mass of 131.13 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-[carbamimidoyl(methyl)amino]acetic acid. Alternative names: Creatin and N-amidinosarcosine.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Laboratories use this Creatine 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.

We offer Creatine in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Creatine
Catalogue No.	VQ-032819
CAS Number	57-00-1
IUPAC name	2-[carbamimidoyl(methyl)amino]acetic acid
Molecular formula	C₄H₉N₃O₂
Molecular weight	131.13 g/mol
Exact mass	131.0695
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	CVSVTCORWBXHQV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CN(CC(=O)O)C(=N)N
PubChem CID	586

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 3
TPSA	90.4 Å²
Synonyms	Creatin, N-amidinosarcosine, Kreatin, methylglycocyamine, N-methyl-N-guanylglycine, Glycine, N-(aminoiminomethyl)-N-methyl-, Pyrolysate, (alpha-Methylguanido)acetic acid, N-carbamimidoyl-N-methylglycine, Cosmocair C 100, Neotine, 2-(1-methylcarbamimidamido)acetic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, 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 Creatine?

The CAS Registry Number of Creatine is 57-00-1. It is also known as Creatin, N-amidinosarcosine, Kreatin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Creatine?

Creatine has the molecular formula C4H9N3O2 and a molecular weight of 131.13 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-[carbamimidoyl(methyl)amino]acetic acid.

What is Creatine used for?

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

We supply Creatine 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 Creatine?

Yes. Every lot of Creatine 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 Creatine be shipped internationally?

Yes. Creatine 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.