Description

Quinine Sulfate Dihydrate is a well-known alkaloid salt, recognized for its distinct pharmacological properties. This high-purity compound is essential for applications demanding precise chemical composition and reliable biological activity. It serves as a critical material for the pharmaceutical industry, analytical chemistry, and specialized research and development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Active Ingredient (API): Historically used as an antimalarial agent and in the formulation of specific therapeutic drugs.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a primary standard in HPLC, UV-Vis, and other chromatographic or spectroscopic methods for quality control and research.
• Bittering Agent: Employed in the food and beverage industry, particularly in tonic water and other bitter-flavored products.
• Biochemical Research: Used in physiological studies, cell culture applications, and as a tool compound in laboratory investigations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Quinine Sulfate Dihydrate
CAS No.	6119-70-6
Molecular Formula	(C20H24N2O2)2·H2SO4·2H2O
Molecular Weight	782.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Quinine bisulfate dihydrate; Quinium sulfate; Cinchonan-9-ol, 6'-methoxy-, (8α,9R)-, sulfate (2:1) (salt), dihydrate; Quinine sulfate (2:1) dihydrate; Quinine hydrogen sulfate dihydrate
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Quality Control

Our Quinine Sulfate Dihydrate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and analytical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area 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 or almost white, crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Anhydrous Basis)	99.0% - 101.0%
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	-240° to -248°
Loss on Drying	4.5% - 5.5%
Sulfated Ash	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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