Description

Atropine is a naturally occurring tropane alkaloid and a critical pharmaceutical active ingredient. It serves as a potent, competitive antagonist of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, making it indispensable for its anticholinergic and antispasmodic effects. This high-purity compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, research, and diagnostic sectors requiring a reliable and consistent supply for formulation and development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Active Ingredient (API): Primary use in injectable and ophthalmic solutions for pre-anesthesia, bradycardia, and organophosphate poisoning.
• Ophthalmic Preparations: Used in eye drops for pupil dilation (mydriasis) and cycloplegia during eye examinations and surgeries.
• Antidote Formulations: A key component in auto-injectors and emergency kits for the treatment of nerve agent and insecticide poisoning.
• Research & Development: A standard pharmacological tool in neuroscience, cardiology, and toxicology research for studying cholinergic systems.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in in-vitro diagnostic kits and biochemical assays.
• Veterinary Medicine: Used in formulations for animal healthcare, similar to human medical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Atropine
CAS No.	4438-22-6
Molecular Formula	C17H23NO3
Molecular Weight	289.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Atropine Sulfate (common salt); dl-Hyoscyamine; (±)-Hyoscyamine; Tropine tropate; 3α-Tropanyl (±)-tropate; Endotropin; Atropinol; Atropin; Atropisa; Daturin; Tropic acid ester with tropine
EINECS	224-646-8

Quality Control

Our Atropine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We offer material suitable for pharmaceutical applications, with specifications that can meet or align with major pharmacopoeial standards such as USP, EP, and BP. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to ensure supply reliability and regulatory compliance for our global B2B clients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or almost white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Identification (TLC)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on dried basis)
Specific Rotation	-0.50° to +0.50°
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Sulfated Ash	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any individual impurity ≤ 0.5%

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