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BP371

Paracetamol

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Acetaminophen, 4′-Hydroxyacetanilide, 4-Acetamidophenol, N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)acetamide, N-Acetyl-4-aminophenol, APAP, Paracetamol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CONHC6H4OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
151.16
Beilstein:
2208089
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

acetaminophen, paracetamol

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

mp

168-172 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(=O)Nc1ccc(O)cc1

InChI

1S/C8H9NO2/c1-6(10)9-7-2-4-8(11)5-3-7/h2-5,11H,1H3,(H,9,10)

InChI key

RZVAJINKPMORJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Paracetamol BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Paracetamol, Codeine Phosphate and Caffeine Capsules
  • Co-dydramol Tablets
  • Co-codamol Capsules
  • Co-codamol Tablets
  • Co-codamol Effervescent Tablets
  • Paracetamol, Codeine Phosphate and Caffeine Tablets
  • Paracetamol and Caffeine Soluble Tablets
  • Paracetamol and Caffeine Tablets
  • Paracetamol Suppositories
  • Paracetamol Soluble Tablets
  • Paracetamol Effervescent Tablets
  • Paracetamol Capsules
  • Paracetamol Oral Suspension
  • Paediatric Paracetamol Oral Solution
  • Paediatric Paracetamol Oral Suspension
  • Paracetamol Tablets
  • Paracetamol Dispersible Tablets
  • Analgesic.

    Packaging

    Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.

    Pictograms

    Exclamation mark

    Signal Word

    Warning

    Hazard Statements

    Precautionary Statements

    Hazard Classifications

    Acute Tox. 4 Oral

    Storage Class Code

    11 - Combustible Solids

    WGK

    WGK 1

    Flash Point(F)

    364.3 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

    Flash Point(C)

    184.6 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup


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