Description

Cocaine n-Oxide is a specific chemical derivative of cocaine, identified by CAS NO 72182-46-8. This compound is of significant interest in forensic, toxicological, and pharmaceutical research for its role in metabolic and degradation studies. It serves as a critical reference standard and intermediate for researchers and analytical laboratories requiring precise chemical markers.

Application

• Forensic Science Reference Standard: Used for the identification and quantification of cocaine metabolites in forensic analysis.
• Toxicological Research: Employed in studies investigating the metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and biological fate of cocaine and its analogs.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Acts as a known impurity or degradation product standard in the quality control of related substances.
• Academic & Chemical Research: Serves as a specialized intermediate or reagent in synthetic organic chemistry and pharmacological studies.
• Method Development & Validation: Critical for developing and calibrating analytical methods in HPLC, GC-MS, and LC-MS systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cocaine n-Oxide
CAS No.	72182-46-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₂₁NO₅
Molecular Weight	319.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Cocaine N-Oxide; Benzoylecgonine N-oxide; 3β-Hydroxy-8-methyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-2β-carboxylic acid methyl ester, benzoate, N-oxide; Ecgonine methyl ester benzoate N-oxide; Cocaine 1-oxide
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Quality Control

Our Cocaine n-Oxide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and identity confirmation, meeting the exacting standards required for research and analytical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and identification results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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