Description

Scopolamine is a potent tropane alkaloid with significant pharmacological activity. This compound is a critical active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and a valuable research chemical due to its anticholinergic properties. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical industry, research institutions, and fine chemical synthesis sectors requiring a high-purity, reliable supply of this specific molecule.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: As an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in prescription medications for motion sickness, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), and gastrointestinal spasms.
• Transdermal Therapeutic Systems: Key component in transdermal patches designed for controlled, long-term delivery of the drug.
• Ophthalmic Solutions: Used in diagnostic procedures and treatments to induce mydriasis (pupil dilation) and cycloplegia (paralysis of accommodation).
• Neurological & Pharmacological Research: A standard tool for studying muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, the cholinergic system, and mechanisms of nausea.
• Precursor in Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a starting material or intermediate for the synthesis of more complex pharmaceutical compounds and derivatives.
• Veterinary Medicine: Employed in certain veterinary applications for its sedative and antiemetic effects in animals.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Scopolamine
CAS No.	51-34-3
Molecular Formula	C17H21NO4
Molecular Weight	303.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Hyoscine; (-)-Scopolamine; Scopolamine Hydrobromide (salt form); 6β,7β-Epoxy-3α-tropanyl S-(-)-tropate; Belladonnine; Oscine; Transderm Scōp (trade name); Atroquin (trade name)
EINECS	200-090-3

Quality Control

Our Scopolamine is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure it meets the rigorous standards required for pharmaceutical and research applications. We adhere to relevant pharmacopoeial guidelines (e.g., USP, EP) where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced analytical methods (HPLC, GC, NMR), is provided with each batch to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under inert conditions if the container is repeatedly opened.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or almost white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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