Description

Quinine CAS NO 130-95-0 is a naturally occurring alkaloid, historically renowned as the primary treatment for malaria. Its significance extends beyond therapeutics, serving as a key chiral building block in organic synthesis and a fundamental bittering agent. This versatile compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and fine chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A critical starting material for the synthesis of various antimalarial drugs and other bioactive compounds.
• Bittering Agent: Used to impart a characteristic bitter flavor in tonic waters, bitter liqueurs, and other food & beverage products.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a fluorescence standard and a chiral selector or resolving agent in chromatographic separations.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a model compound in organic chemistry studies and as a precursor in asymmetric synthesis.
• Nutraceuticals: Incorporated into dietary supplements, though regulatory status varies by region.
• Veterinary Medicine: Used in certain veterinary formulations for its antipyretic and antimalarial properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Quinine
CAS No.	130-95-0
Molecular Formula	C20H24N2O2
Molecular Weight	324.42 g/mol
Synonyms	(−)-Quinine; Cinchonan-9-ol, 6'-methoxy-; 6'-Methoxycinchonidine; Quinine alkaloid; Chinine; NSC 177956; Quinine base; Quinine anhydrous
EINECS	205-003-2

Quality Control

Our Quinine is produced and tested to meet exacting standards suitable for pharmaceutical and food-grade applications. We offer grades compliant with USP, EP, and FCC monographs, ensuring identity, purity, and safety. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical specifications, available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (anhydrous basis)
Specific Rotation	-158° to -165° (c=2 in 0.1M HCl)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Sulfated Ash	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.