Description

Apohyoscine CAS NO 535-26-2 is a tropane alkaloid derivative, closely related to scopolamine (hyoscine). This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the life sciences sector for the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents and for analytical purposes. Its role is pivotal in studies targeting the central nervous system and in the quality control of related pharmaceutical products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block in the synthesis of sophisticated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those within the anticholinergic and antiemetic classes.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity certified standard in chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopy for method development, validation, and quality control testing of pharmaceuticals and botanical extracts.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in pharmacological studies to investigate muscarinic acetylcholine receptor interactions, neurotransmission, and the mechanisms of action of tropane alkaloids.
• Process Development & Scale-up: Supports research into optimizing synthetic routes and purification processes for cost-effective and scalable manufacturing of target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Apohyoscine
CAS No.	535-26-2
Molecular Formula	C17H21NO4
Molecular Weight	303.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Norhyoscine; Apoatropine; Atropamine; DL-Apoatropine; (±)-Apoatropine; 3α-Hydroxy-6β,7β-epoxytropane-3α-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Tropine tropate; Tropatropine
EINECS	208-618-5

Quality Control

Our Apohyoscine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting the results against our internal specifications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

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

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