Thioctamide

Name: Thioctamide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-040580

About Thioctamide

Thioctamide is an impurity of Fludarabine carrying the CAS registry number 940-69-2. Its molecular formula is C8H15NOS2 and its molecular weight is 205.3 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanamide. Common synonyms include (±)-α-Lipoamide and lipoamide.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

As a characterised impurity of Fludarabine, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

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

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Fludarabine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Thioctamide
Catalogue No.	VQ-040580
CAS Number	940-69-2
IUPAC name	5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanamide
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₅NOS₂
Molecular weight	205.3 g/mol
Exact mass	205.0595
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	FCCDDURTIIUXBY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1CSSC1CCCCC(=O)N
PubChem CID	863

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	93.7 Å²
Synonyms	(±)-α-Lipoamide, lipoamide, 5-(1,2-Dithiolan-3-yl)pentanamide, thioctic acid amide, Lipoacin, dl-6,8-Thioctamide, DL-lipoamide, Lipamide, Vitamin N, Lipoicin, 1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanamide, Thiotomin

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 Thioctamide?

The CAS Registry Number of Thioctamide is 940-69-2. It is also known as (±)-α-Lipoamide, lipoamide, 5-(1,2-Dithiolan-3-yl)pentanamide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Thioctamide?

Thioctamide has the molecular formula C8H15NOS2 and a molecular weight of 205.3 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanamide.

What is Thioctamide used for?

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

We supply Thioctamide 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 Thioctamide?

Yes. Every lot of Thioctamide 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 Thioctamide be shipped internationally?

Yes. Thioctamide 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.