Quinine Hydrochloride Dihydrate PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  C20H24N2O2·HCl·2H2O
Molecular Weight:  396.91 g/mol
CAS Number: 6119-47-7

Properties

Water Solubility Sparingly soluble
Assay Purity >=90 %
M pt. 115-116 °C
Density NA
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302,H317,H334
Precautionary Statement  P261 - P264 - P272 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29392090
Flash point 122 °C
Storage Temp. Room temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Description

Application
It is used in pharmaceuticals as an antimalarial agent and sometimes as a bittering agent in beverages.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to treat and manage malaria by interfering with the growth of the malaria-causing parasite.

General Description
Quinine hydrochloride dihydrate is a white crystalline water-soluble salt of quinine containing two molecules of water of crystallization.