Description

Insulin CAS NO 9004-10-8 is a vital polypeptide hormone produced by the pancreas, essential for regulating glucose metabolism in the body. Its primary commercial value lies in its critical role as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for life-saving diabetes therapies. This high-purity biochemical is indispensable for pharmaceutical manufacturers, research institutions, and biotechnology companies developing and producing therapeutic formulations for the global healthcare market.

Application

• Pharmaceutical API: Primary active ingredient in injectable formulations for the treatment of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• Biosimilar Development: Key reference standard and starting material for the research and production of biosimilar insulin products.
• Biomedical Research: Essential reagent for metabolic studies, cell signaling research, and investigations into endocrine function and disorders.
• Diagnostic Manufacturing: Used in the calibration and production of diagnostic kits and assays for measuring blood glucose and insulin levels.
• Veterinary Medicine: Therapeutic agent for managing diabetes in companion animals.
• Cell Culture & Biotechnology: Component in specialized cell culture media for certain research applications requiring metabolic modulation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Insulin
CAS No.	9004-10-8
Molecular Formula	C257H383N65O77S6
Molecular Weight	~5808 g/mol
Synonyms	Insulin Human; Human Insulin; Regular Insulin; Crystalline Insulin; Insulin (USP); Insulin, Regular; Insulin Injection; Insulin API; Humulin (Trade Name); Novolin (Trade Name); Actrapid; 11061-68-0 (Insulin from bovine pancreas); 12584-58-6 (Insulin from porcine pancreas)
EINECS	232-672-8

Quality Control

Our Insulin is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems. We ensure compliance with relevant pharmacopeial standards, including USP and EP monographs, where applicable. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing for identity, purity, potency, and biological activity. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store unopened vials at 2-8°C (refrigerated, do not freeze). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed properly after use to prevent moisture absorption. Follow cold chain protocols during transportation and distribution.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or almost white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	95.0% - 105.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Related Proteins (HPLC)	≤ 3.0% total
Zinc Content	0.3% - 0.6%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 10.0%
Biological Potency	26.0 - 30.0 IU/mg
Bacterial Endotoxins	< 10 IU/mg
Sterility (if applicable)	Sterile

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