Description

Butamben Picrate is a specialized chemical compound of significant interest in analytical and research chemistry. Its primary value lies in its utility as a derivatization agent and a reference standard for the identification and quantification of related compounds. This product is essential for professionals in pharmaceutical research, forensic analysis, and quality control laboratories who require high-purity analytical reagents.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating instruments and validating analytical methods in pharmaceutical testing.
• Derivatization Agent: Employed in chemical analysis to modify target analytes, such as local anesthetics, to enhance their detection via techniques like HPLC or spectrophotometry.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a key intermediate or standard in the synthesis and purity assessment of anesthetic compounds and their metabolites.
• Forensic Chemistry: Utilized in the identification and confirmation of specific drug-related substances in forensic investigations.
• Quality Control (QC) Laboratories: Acts as a critical component in method development and impurity profiling for compliance with pharmacopeial standards (e.g., USP, EP).
• Chemical Education & Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D settings for studying picrate salt formation, reaction mechanisms, and compound characterization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butamben Picrate
CAS No.	577-48-0
Molecular Formula	C18H20N4O7
Molecular Weight	404.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl 4-Aminobenzoate Picrate; Butamben 2,4,6-Trinitrophenolate; Butyl p-Aminobenzoate Picrate; Butamben Trinitrophenolate; Butyl Aminobenzoate Picrate; Butamben Picronitrate; Butyl PABA Picrate; 4-Butoxycarbonylaminobenzene Picrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Butamben Picrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling via techniques such as HPLC, IR spectroscopy, and titration. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its properties as a strong oxidizing agent, keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as reducing agents and combustible substances. Handle with appropriate personal protective equipment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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