Description

Methoxyflurane is a halogenated ether compound known for its potent anesthetic and analgesic properties. This chemical is significant for its historical and specialized use as an inhaled analgesic, offering rapid onset and patient-controlled pain relief. It is primarily required by the pharmaceutical industry for the formulation of specific medicinal products and by research institutions investigating anesthetic mechanisms and novel applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Used as the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in inhaled analgesic products for emergency and procedural pain management.
• Veterinary Medicine: Employed as a safe and effective inhalation anesthetic for induction and maintenance in small animal surgery.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable fluorinated building block or intermediate in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry research.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Utilized as a high-purity standard in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for quality control and forensic analysis.
• Research & Development: Applied in preclinical and pharmacological studies to investigate the properties of volatile anesthetics and their effects on biological systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methoxyflurane
CAS No.	76-38-0
Molecular Formula	C3H4Cl2F2O
Molecular Weight	164.97 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Dichloro-1,1-difluoro-1-methoxyethane; 2,2-Dichloro-1,1-difluoroethyl methyl ether; Methoxyflurane; Penthrane (Trade Name); Inhalational Anesthetic; NSC 110433; Analgizer; Compound 469
EINECS	200-956-0

Quality Control

Our Methoxyflurane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. It undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each batch to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flames. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept upright and sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Residue on Evaporation	≤ 0.01%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.1%; Total impurities ≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	1.422 - 1.426 g/mL
Boiling Point	104 - 105°C

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