Description

Cocaine Hydrochloride is a highly refined pharmaceutical-grade salt form of the tropane alkaloid cocaine. This compound is of critical importance for legitimate scientific research, analytical standard preparation, and specialized medical applications under strictly controlled conditions. It is primarily required by certified analytical laboratories, forensic science institutions, and authorized pharmaceutical research and development facilities for use as a reference material.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified reference material (CRM) for the calibration of analytical instruments in forensic and clinical toxicology.
• Forensic Science: Essential for method development, validation, and quality control in drug testing and law enforcement laboratories.
• Pharmacological Research: Used in controlled in-vitro studies to investigate the mechanisms of action, metabolism, and effects of stimulant compounds on neurological pathways.
• Clinical Toxicology: Serves as a quantitative standard for the accurate measurement of cocaine and its metabolites in biological samples.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Potential use in the research and development of novel medications, including local anesthetics or treatments for substance use disorders, under regulatory oversight.
• Educational Purposes: Utilized in advanced university chemistry and pharmacology programs for instructional demonstrations of alkaloid chemistry and analytical techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cocaine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	113775-05-6
Molecular Formula	C17H22ClNO4
Molecular Weight	339.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Cocaine HCl; Benzoylmethylecgonine Hydrochloride; (1R,2R,3S,5S)-3-(Benzoyloxy)-8-methyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester hydrochloride; Ecgonine methyl ester benzoate hydrochloride; 2β-Carbomethoxy-3β-benzoxytropane hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our Cocaine Hydrochloride is manufactured and handled under the strictest security and quality protocols to ensure integrity and traceability. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and assay, identification by FT-IR and NMR, and tests for residual solvents and specific impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results and confirming compliance with in-house specifications for research use is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept in a desiccated environment to prevent moisture absorption. Access is restricted to authorized personnel only, and storage must comply with all applicable national and international regulations for controlled substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Specific Rotation	-70° to -78° (c=2 in H2O)
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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