Description

Epirubicin is a semi-synthetic anthracycline antibiotic and a critical chemotherapeutic agent derived from doxorubicin. It is valued for its potent antitumor activity and is a key component in the treatment of various solid tumors and hematological malignancies. This compound is essential for pharmaceutical manufacturers, research institutions, and compounding facilities involved in oncology drug development and production.

Application

• Oncological Therapeutics: Primary use in the formulation of injectable chemotherapy drugs for the treatment of breast cancer, gastric cancer, ovarian cancer, and lung cancer.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a vital active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the synthesis of finished dosage forms.
• Clinical Research: Utilized in preclinical and clinical studies to investigate efficacy, dosage regimens, and combination therapies.
• Drug Discovery: Acts as a reference standard or a lead compound in the development of new anthracycline analogs with improved safety profiles.
• Hospital & Compounding Pharmacies: Used in the preparation of patient-specific chemotherapeutic regimens under controlled environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Epirubicin
CAS No.	79441-78-4
Molecular Formula	C27H29NO11
Molecular Weight	543.52 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-Epidoxorubicin; 4'-Epiadriamycin; IMI-28; Pharmorubicin; Epirubicin Hydrochloride; (8S,10S)-10-[(3-Amino-2,3,6-trideoxy-α-L-arabino-hexopyranosyl)oxy]-8-glycoloyl-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6,8,11-trihydroxy-1-methoxy-5,12-naphthacenedione
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Quality Control

Our Epirubicin is manufactured under strict quality management systems. It undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure compliance with high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each batch to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) or under refrigeration (2-8°C) as specified. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep the container in a dry, well-ventilated area.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange-red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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