Description

Strychnine Hydrochloride, Dihydrate is a high-purity alkaloid salt derivative, primarily recognized for its role as a critical reference standard and research chemical. Its consistent quality and precise molecular structure make it an essential reagent for analytical and pharmacological studies. This compound is vital for researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, forensic, and toxicology sectors, where accurate calibration and method validation are paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the calibration of analytical instruments and validation of assay methods in drug testing and quality control.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a key reagent in neurological and pharmacological studies investigating glycine receptor antagonism.
• Forensic Analysis: Employed as a certified reference material for the identification and quantification of strychnine in toxicological screenings.
• Academic Laboratory Use: A fundamental compound for educational and experimental purposes in university chemistry and toxicology departments.
• Method Development: Critical for developing and optimizing chromatographic (e.g., HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic analytical techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Strychnine Hydrochloride, Dihydrate
CAS No.	6101-04-8
Molecular Formula	C21H22N2O2 · HCl · 2H2O
Molecular Weight	406.90 g/mol (monohydrate: 370.87 g/mol)
Synonyms	Strychninium Chloride Dihydrate; Strychnine HCl Dihydrate; Strychnidine-10-one Hydrochloride Dihydrate; (-)-Strychnine Hydrochloride Dihydrate; Strychnine Chloride Dihydrate; Strychnine Monohydrochloride Dihydrate; Strychnin Hydrochlorid Dihydrat
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Quality Control

Our Strychnine Hydrochloride, Dihydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant pharmacopeial standards for reference materials, ensuring suitability for your most demanding analytical applications.

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 dry environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to 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%

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