Modafinil

Name: Modafinil
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-004052

About Modafinil

Listed under CAS 68693-11-8, Modafinil is a central nervous system API available from Vaqora Chemicals in IP/BP/USP grade. Its molecular formula is C15H15NO2S and its molecular weight is 273.4 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-benzhydrylsulfinylacetamide. It is also known as Modiodal or 2-(Benzhydrylsulfinyl)acetamide.

The product is provided as a powder. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

This API belongs to our CNS and psychiatric APIs portfolio and is supplied to IP/BP/USP specifications for formulators, contract manufacturers and generic drug developers. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Modafinil in 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Modafinil
Catalogue No.	VQ-004052
CAS Number	68693-11-8
IUPAC name	2-benzhydrylsulfinylacetamide
Molecular formula	C₁₅H₁₅NO₂S
Molecular weight	273.4 g/mol
Exact mass	273.0823
Grade	IP/BP/USP
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	YFGHCGITMMYXAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C2=CC=CC=C2)S(=O)CC(=O)N
PubChem CID	4236

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
LogP (XLogP3)	1.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	79.4 Å²
Synonyms	Modiodal, 2-(Benzhydrylsulfinyl)acetamide, 2-[(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide, (+-)-Modafinil, Modafinil civ, R Modafinil, CEP 1538, 2-((Diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl)acetamide, CEP-1538, Acetamide, 2-((diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl)-, DEP-1538, 2-(diphenylmethane)sulfinylacetamide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H332Harmful if inhaled
H373May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P304 + P340, P317, P318, P319, P330, 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 Modafinil?

The CAS Registry Number of Modafinil is 68693-11-8. It is also known as Modiodal, 2-(Benzhydrylsulfinyl)acetamide, 2-[(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Modafinil?

Modafinil has the molecular formula C15H15NO2S and a molecular weight of 273.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-benzhydrylsulfinylacetamide.

Which grade and pack sizes of Modafinil can I order?

We supply Modafinil in IP/BP/USP grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Modafinil?

Yes. Every lot of Modafinil 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 Modafinil be shipped internationally?

Yes. Modafinil 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.