Catharanthine

Name: Catharanthine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-023418

About Catharanthine

Catharanthine (CAS 2468-21-5) is a high-purity reference standard of Catharanthine offered by Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C21H24N2O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 336.4 g/mol. Common synonyms include (+)-3,4-Didehydrocoronaridine and Catharanthine Base.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Laboratories use this Catharanthine standard for identity and assay testing, system suitability checks and method validation supporting ANDA and DMF filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Catharanthine 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	Catharanthine
Catalogue No.	VQ-023418
CAS Number	2468-21-5
IUPAC name	methyl (1R,15R,18R)-17-ethyl-3,13-diazapentacyclo[13.3.1.02,10.04,9.013,18]nonadeca-2(10),4,6,8,16-pentaene-1-carboxylate
Molecular formula	C₂₁H₂₄N₂O₂
Molecular weight	336.4 g/mol
Exact mass	336.1838
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	CMKFQVZJOWHHDV-NQZBTDCJSA-N
SMILES	CCC1=C[C@H]2C[C@]3([C@@H]1N(C2)CCC4=C3NC5=CC=CC=C45)C(=O)OC
PubChem CID	5458190

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	45.3 Å²
Synonyms	(+)-3,4-Didehydrocoronaridine, Catharanthine Base, Ibogamine-18-carboxylic acid, 3,4-didehydro-, methyl ester, (2alpha,5beta,6alpha,18beta)-, Catharanthine (free base), Methyl (2alpha,5beta,6alpha)-3,4-didehydroibogamine-18beta-carboxylate, Methyl (2-alpha,5-beta,6-alpha,18-beta)-3,4-didehydroibogamine-18-carboxylate, Methyl (6R)-2alpha,5beta,18beta-3,4-didehydroibogamine-18-carboxylate, Ibogamine-18-carboxylic acid, 3,4-didehydro-, methyl ester, (2, A,5, A,6, A,18, A)-

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P301 + P317, P330, 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 Catharanthine?

The CAS Registry Number of Catharanthine is 2468-21-5. It is also known as (+)-3,4-Didehydrocoronaridine, Catharanthine Base, Ibogamine-18-carboxylic acid, 3,4-didehydro-, methyl ester, (2alpha,5beta,6alpha,18beta)-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Catharanthine?

Catharanthine has the molecular formula C21H24N2O2 and a molecular weight of 336.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl (1R,15R,18R)-17-ethyl-3,13-diazapentacyclo[13.3.1.02,10.04,9.013,18]nonadeca-2(10),4,6,8,16-pentaene-1-carboxylate.

What is Catharanthine used for?

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

We supply Catharanthine 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 Catharanthine?

Yes. Every lot of Catharanthine 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 Catharanthine be shipped internationally?

Yes. Catharanthine 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.