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1466674

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N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

N-Methyl-N-nitrosomethanamine, NDMA

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C2H6N2O
CAS Number:
62-75-9
Molecular Weight:
74.08
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

packaging

pkg of 1 mg

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecules)

format

single component solution (solution in methanol)

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C2H6N2O/c1-4(2)3-5/h1-2H3

InChI key

UMFJAHHVKNCGLG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the USP Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support, including certificate/ product information sheets, please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) USP reference standard is intended for use only as specificallyprescribed in the United States Pharmacopoeia.

It is also used to prepare standard, standard stock, nitrosamine RS stock, nitrosamine standards stock solution mixture, and sensitivity stock solutions to determine NDMA impurity in drug substances and drug products(valsartan, irbesartan, and losartan potassium etc.) by chromatography method according to the general chapter 〈1469〉 of United States Pharmacopeia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Carc. 1B - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 1

Target Organs

Eyes,Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

49.5 °F

Flash Point(C)

9.7 °C

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Alcohols
Hazardous rank II

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

1466674-1ML:4548173370880

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