Description

Norhydrocodone Hcl is a high-purity pharmaceutical intermediate and reference standard of significant importance in research and development. Its core value lies in providing a reliable and well-characterized compound for analytical and synthetic applications within controlled environments. This product is essential for pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations (CROs), and analytical laboratories engaged in method development, quality control, and forensic analysis. We supply Norhydrocodone Hcl CAS NO 71968-04-2 to the global market with a commitment to consistent quality and reliable documentation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard for the identification, purity testing, and quantification of related substances in pharmaceutical quality control laboratories.
• Metabolite Research: Serves as a key metabolite or degradation product for pharmacokinetic and metabolic pathway studies in preclinical and clinical research.
• Forensic Analysis: Employed as an analytical standard in forensic toxicology for the accurate detection and confirmation of substances in biological matrices.
• Method Development & Validation: Critical for developing and validating sensitive analytical methods, such as HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, in compliance with regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA).
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized intermediate or starting material for the synthesis of novel chemical entities or labeled compounds for research purposes.
• Impurity Profiling: Used to identify and quantify process-related impurities and degradation products in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) batches.

Basic Information

Product Name	Norhydrocodone Hydrochloride
CAS No.	71968-04-2
Molecular Formula	C17H21NO4 • HCl
Molecular Weight	339.81 g/mol (Free base: 303.35)
Synonyms	Norhydrocodone HCl; 6-Deoxy-6-norhydrocodone Hydrochloride; 14-Hydroxydihydrocodeinone Impurity; Dihydrocodeinone Impurity; Norhydrocodone Hydrochloride Salt; 4,5α-Epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one Hydrochloride; Norhydrocodon Hydrochlorid; Norhidrocodona Clorhidrato
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Quality Control

Every batch of Norhydrocodone Hcl is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to support its use as a reference material. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request and include data from multiple orthogonal analytical techniques to confirm identity, purity, and strength.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity. The container should be stored in a well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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