Epinephrine

Name: Epinephrine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-013405

About Epinephrine

Listed under CAS 51-43-4, Epinephrine is a process intermediate or related compound of Epinephrine available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C9H13NO3, molecular weight 183.2 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 4-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]benzene-1,2-diol. It is also known as (-)-(R)-Epinephrine or (-)-Adrenaline.

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. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Epinephrine, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

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

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Epinephrine
Catalogue No.	VQ-013405
CAS Number	51-43-4
IUPAC name	4-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]benzene-1,2-diol
Molecular formula	C₉H₁₃NO₃
Molecular weight	183.2 g/mol
Exact mass	183.0895
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	UCTWMZQNUQWSLP-VIFPVBQESA-N
SMILES	CNC[C@@H](C1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)O)O
PubChem CID	5816

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 4
TPSA	72.7 Å²
Synonyms	4-[(1R)-1-Hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]-1,2-benzenediol, (-)-(R)-Epinephrine, (-)-3,4-Dihydroxy-α-[2-(methylamino)ethyl]benzyl alcohol, (-)-Adrenaline, (-)-Epinephrine, (R)-4-[1-Hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]benzene-1,2-diol, (R)-Adrenaline, (R)-Epinephrine, L-Adrenaline, Levoepinephrine, Levorenen, adrenaline

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H310Fatal in contact with skin
H331Toxic if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P261, P262, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P316, P321, P330, P361 + 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

Other grades of CAS 51-43-4

Epinephrine

CAS: 51-43-4
Formula: C₉H₁₃NO₃
MW: 183.2 g/mol

VQ-046874

AR

L-Adrenaline, GR 99%

CAS: 51-43-4
Formula: C₉H₁₃NO₃
MW: 183.2 g/mol

VQ-002885

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Epinephrine?

The CAS Registry Number of Epinephrine is 51-43-4. It is also known as 4-[(1R)-1-Hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]-1,2-benzenediol, (-)-(R)-Epinephrine, (-)-3,4-Dihydroxy-α-[2-(methylamino)ethyl]benzyl alcohol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Epinephrine?

Epinephrine has the molecular formula C9H13NO3 and a molecular weight of 183.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]benzene-1,2-diol.

What is Epinephrine used for?

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

We supply Epinephrine 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 Epinephrine?

Yes. Every lot of Epinephrine 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 Epinephrine be shipped internationally?

Yes. Epinephrine 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.