Paracetamol

CAS number: 103-90-2

Molecular formula: C8H9NO2

molecular weight: 151.1649

Chemical structure:


Product NameParacetamol
Shel Life3 years
TestsSpecificationResults
AppearanceWhite or almost free flowing granulesWhite free flowing granules
Identification
A:The IR spectra of the sample compares to that of the standard
Positive
B:The retention times of the major peaks from the sample solution correspond to those from the standard solution, as obtained in the AssayPositive
Water0.6%-1.5%0.72%
Bulk density0.40-0.60 g/ml0.48g/ml
Tapped density0.50-0.69g/ml0.59g/ml
Organic impuritiesRelated compound B N- (4-HydroxyphenyI) propanamide not more than 0.05%0.02%
Related compound C N- (2-HydroxyphenyI)  acetamide not more than 0.05%0.004%
Related compound D (N-Phenylacetamide) not more than 0.05%0.0003%
Related compound J N-(4-ChlorophenyI) acetamide (p-chloroacetanilide) not more than 0.001%Not detected
Individual unspecified impurity not more than 0.05%0.007%
Total impurities not more than 0.1%0.04%
Free p-aminophenolNot more than 0.005%0.0003%
Particle size(sieve)Retained on US No.60: NMT 25.0%22.8%
Retained on US No.100: NMT 70.0%57.5%
Retained on US No.200: NMT 95.0%84.3%
Retained on US No.325: NLT 80.0%95.6%
Residue on ignitionNot more than 0.14%0.07%
Heavy metalsNot more than 0.001%Less than 0.001%
Assay(anhydrous basis)87.5%92.5%90.0%
Microbial limitsTotal aerobic microbial count not more than 1000cfu/gLess than 10cfu/g
Total combined molds and yeasts count not more than 100cfu/gLess than 10cfu/g
Escherichia coli should be absentNot detected
Salmonella should be abent
Not detected
Residual solventsNot applicable as no solvents are used in the manufacturing process of PARACETAMOL ( ACETAMINOPHEN) DC 90%
CONCLUSION:   The product conforms to the above specifications