Epalrestat

CAS number: 82159-09-9

Molecular formula: C15H13NO3S2

molecular weight: 319.4

Chemical structure:

ItemsSpecificationsResults
Appearanceyellow to orange, crystals or crystalline powder, discoloration and decomposition under lightComplies
Solubilitysoluble in N, N-dimethylformamide,slightly soluble in methanol and in ethanol (99.5), and practically insoluble in water.Complies
Melting Point222~227℃222.5~225.0℃
IdentificationUV compliesComplies
IR compliesComplies
Related substanceSingle impurity≤0.20%0.04%
Total impurities≤1.0%0.06%
Residual solventAlcohol≤0.5%0.06%
Tetrahydrofuran≤0.072%0.04%
Acetic acid≤0.5%No detected
Loss on drying≤0.2%0.04%
Residue on ignition≤0.1%0.00%
Heavy metals≤10ppmComplies
Particle sizeD50: 8~10μm9.4μm
D90: 17~23μm19.8μm
Assay on dried98.0%~101.0%100.50%
ConclusionComplies with the requirement of JP17
Containers and storageContainers—Tight containersStorage—Light-resistant