Eflornithine Hydrochloride

About Eflornithine Hydrochloride

Eflornithine Hydrochloride is a high-purity reference standard of Eflornithine carrying the CAS registry number 68278-23-9. Its molecular formula is C6H13ClF2N2O2 and its molecular weight is 218.63 g/mol. It is also known as Eflornithine hydrochloride anhydrous or DFMO HCl.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

As a reference sample of Eflornithine, 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.

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

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Eflornithine Hydrochloride
Catalogue No.	VQ-036910
CAS Number	68278-23-9
IUPAC name	2,5-diamino-2-(difluoromethyl)pentanoic acid;hydrochloride
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₃ClF₂N₂O₂
Molecular weight	218.63 g/mol
Exact mass	218.0634
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	VKDGNNYJFSHYKD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(CC(C(F)F)(C(=O)O)N)CN.Cl
PubChem CID	57004

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 6
TPSA	89.3 Å²
Synonyms	Eflornithine hydrochloride anhydrous, 2-(Difluoromethyl)-DL-ornithine monohydrochloride, DFMO HCl, DL-alpha-Difluoromethylornithine hydrochloride, 2,5-diamino-2-(difluoromethyl)pentanoic acid hydrochloride, D,L-alpha-Difluoromethylornithine hydrochloride, .alpha.-DFMO HCl, DL-Ornithine, monohydrochloride, DFMO hydrochloride, H-alpha-Difluoro-Me-DL-Orn-OH HCl HO

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 Eflornithine Hydrochloride?

The CAS Registry Number of Eflornithine Hydrochloride is 68278-23-9. It is also known as Eflornithine hydrochloride anhydrous, 2-(Difluoromethyl)-DL-ornithine monohydrochloride, DFMO HCl.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Eflornithine Hydrochloride?

Eflornithine Hydrochloride has the molecular formula C6H13ClF2N2O2 and a molecular weight of 218.63 g/mol.

What is Eflornithine Hydrochloride used for?

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

We supply Eflornithine Hydrochloride 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 Eflornithine Hydrochloride?

Yes. Every lot of Eflornithine Hydrochloride 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 Eflornithine Hydrochloride be shipped internationally?

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