Description

Desomorphine Sulfate Dihydrate is a high-purity pharmaceutical reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate. Its precise chemical structure and defined purity are critical for research, analytical method development, and quality control in regulated environments. This compound is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, analytical testing facilities, and manufacturers engaged in the development of controlled substance reference materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Serves as a certified standard for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of related substances in compliance with pharmacopeial methods (e.g., USP, EP).
• Forensic Analysis: Used as a calibrant and control in forensic toxicology laboratories for the identification and quantification of desomorphine in biological and non-biological samples.
• Research & Development: Employed in preclinical and clinical research studies investigating the pharmacology, metabolism, and detection of opioid compounds.
• Method Development & Validation: Essential for developing and validating sensitive analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC-MS, and LC-MS/MS in analytical chemistry.
• Quality Control (QC) Testing: Acts as a system suitability test compound and impurity marker in the QC testing of pharmaceutical products and raw materials.
• Educational & Training Purposes: Used in academic and professional training settings for instruction in advanced analytical chemistry and forensic science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Desomorphine Sulfate Dihydrate
CAS No.	6078-37-1
Molecular Formula	C17H21NO3 · H2SO4 · 2H2O
Molecular Weight	403.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Desomorphine Sulphate Dihydrate; Dihydrodesoxymorphine Sulfate Dihydrate; Permonid Sulfate; Scopermid Sulfate; 4,5α-Epoxy-17-methylmorphinan-3-ol Sulfate Dihydrate; Dihydrodesoxymorphine D Sulfate; (5α,6α)-4,5-Epoxy-17-methylmorphinan-3-ol Sulfate Dihydrate
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Quality Control

Our Desomorphine Sulfate Dihydrate is manufactured and handled under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, documenting results against stringent in-house specifications. We support compliance needs for research and analytical applications, with traceability and documentation paramount.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity. Ensure proper inventory management to minimize repeated exposure to ambient conditions.

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% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	7.0% - 10.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%

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