Paracetamol

Name: Paracetamol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-004011

About Paracetamol

Paracetamol is an analgesic / anti-inflammatory API in IP/BP/USP grade carrying the CAS registry number 103-90-2 at a purity of 99.0%. Its molecular formula is C8H9NO2 and its molecular weight is 151.16 g/mol. The IUPAC name is N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide. Common synonyms include 4-Acetamidophenol and Tylenol.

The material typically appears as a white crystalling powder(conform). Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

This API belongs to our analgesic and anti-inflammatory APIs portfolio and is supplied to IP/BP/USP specifications for formulators, contract manufacturers and generic drug developers. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Standard pack sizes are 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Paracetamol
Catalogue No.	VQ-004011
CAS Number	103-90-2
IUPAC name	N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide
Molecular formula	C₈H₉NO₂
Molecular weight	151.16 g/mol
Exact mass	151.0633
Grade	IP/BP/USP
Purity / assay	99.0%
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	RZVAJINKPMORJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)NC1=CC=C(C=C1)O
PubChem CID	1983

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White crystalling powder(conform)
LogP (XLogP3)	0.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	49.3 Å²
Synonyms	4-Acetamidophenol, Tylenol, 4'-Hydroxyacetanilide, Panadol, N-Acetyl-p-aminophenol, Algotropyl, p-Acetamidophenol, p-Hydroxyacetanilide, Doliprane, Acamol, Naprinol, Acetagesic

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P270, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, 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 103-90-2

Reference Standard

Acetaminophen

CAS: 103-90-2
Formula: C₈H₉NO₂
MW: 151.16 g/mol

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Synthesis

p-Hydroxy acetanilide, 98%+

CAS: 103-90-2
Formula: C₈H₉NO₂
MW: 151.16 g/mol

VQ-009056

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Paracetamol?

The CAS Registry Number of Paracetamol is 103-90-2. It is also known as 4-Acetamidophenol, Tylenol, 4'-Hydroxyacetanilide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Paracetamol?

Paracetamol has the molecular formula C8H9NO2 and a molecular weight of 151.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide.

What is Paracetamol used for?

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

We supply Paracetamol in IP/BP/USP (99.0%) 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 Paracetamol?

Yes. Every lot of Paracetamol 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 Paracetamol be shipped internationally?

Yes. Paracetamol 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.