Piracetam EP Impurity B

About Piracetam EP Impurity B

Piracetam EP Impurity B is a pharmacopeial impurity of Piracetam carrying the CAS registry number 59776-88-4. Its molecular formula is C7H11NO3 and its molecular weight is 157.17 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is methyl 2-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)acetate. Common synonyms include Piracetam - Impurity B and Methyl 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetate.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

As a characterised impurity of Piracetam, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. It is used across 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

Pharmacopeial method verification
Impurity profiling
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Piracetam EP Impurity B
Catalogue No.	VQ-023503
CAS Number	59776-88-4
IUPAC name	methyl 2-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)acetate
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₁NO₃
Molecular weight	157.17 g/mol
Exact mass	157.0739
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	HPDZYDTXCOFUOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)CN1CCCC1=O
PubChem CID	108835

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	46.6 Å²
Synonyms	Piracetam - Impurity B, Methyl 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetate, Methyl 2-oxopyrrolidin-1-acetate, 2-Oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetic acid methyl ester, methyl (2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)acetate, 1-Pyrrolidineacetic acid, 2-oxo-, methyl ester, Methyl 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine acetate, methyl 2-(2-oxopyrrolidinyl)acetate, Methyl (2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)acetate #, methyl(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)acetate, methyl-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine acetate, methyl(2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)acetate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + 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 Piracetam EP Impurity B?

The CAS Registry Number of Piracetam EP Impurity B is 59776-88-4. It is also known as Piracetam - Impurity B, Methyl 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetate, Methyl 2-oxopyrrolidin-1-acetate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Piracetam EP Impurity B?

Piracetam EP Impurity B has the molecular formula C7H11NO3 and a molecular weight of 157.17 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 2-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)acetate.

What is Piracetam EP Impurity B used for?

Piracetam EP Impurity B is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Piracetam. 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 Piracetam EP Impurity B can I order?

We supply Piracetam EP Impurity B 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 Piracetam EP Impurity B?

Yes. Every lot of Piracetam EP Impurity B 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 Piracetam EP Impurity B be shipped internationally?

Yes. Piracetam EP Impurity B 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.