Description

Racephedrine is a pharmaceutical-grade active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and chemical intermediate of significant commercial importance. This compound is valued for its role in the synthesis of various adrenergic agents and its direct application in specific medicinal formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis sectors who require a reliable, high-purity building block.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and related adrenergic drugs.
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API): Used in the formulation of specific decongestant and bronchodilator medications.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a chiral building block in organic synthesis for developing new therapeutic compounds.
• Reference Standard: Employed in analytical laboratories for quality control and method validation in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Veterinary Pharmaceuticals: Used in formulations for animal health applications requiring adrenergic activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Racephedrine
CAS No.	90-83-5
Molecular Formula	C10H15NO
Molecular Weight	165.23 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-Ephedrine; (±)-Ephedrine; rac-Ephedrine; 2-Methylamino-1-phenylpropan-1-ol; Benzenemethanol, α-[1-(methylamino)ethyl]-, (±)-; Ephédrine; Efedrina
EINECS	202-020-1

Quality Control

Our Racephedrine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant pharmacopoeial standards, and our quality control includes comprehensive testing for identity, purity, and impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting batch-specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.5%
Specific Rotation	-0.10° to +0.10° (c=5 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 1.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%

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