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Naloxone

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

(5α)-4,5-Epoxy-3,14-dihydroxy-17-(2-propen-1-yl)morphinan-6-one

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H21NO4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
327.37
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

naloxone

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C19H21NO4/c1-2-8-20-9-7-18-15-11-3-4-12(21)16(15)24-17(18)13(22)5-6-19(18,23)14(20)10-11/h2-4,14,17,21,23H,1,5-10H2/t14-,17+,18+,19-/m1/s1

InChI key

UZHSEJADLWPNLE-GRGSLBFTSA-N

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

Naloxone USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Naloxone Hydrochloride
  • Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection
  • Pentazocine and Naloxone Tablets
  • Buprenorphine and Naloxone Sublingual Tablets

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.

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Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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