Pregabalin

CAS number: 148553-50-8

Molecular formula: C8H17NO2

molecular weight: 159.229

Chemical structure:

TESTSPECIFICATIONResults
DescriptionWhite to off-white crystalline powder.White crystalline powder
SolubilitySparingly soluble in waterSparingly soluble in water
Identification By IRThe infrared absorption spectrum of the substance being examined should be concordant with the infrared absorption spectrum of Pregabalin  reference standard / working standard.complies
Specification optical rotation [C=1 % w/v  in water at 200C]Between+10.0o to + 12.0º; on anhydrous basis.+11.6o
Heavy metalsNot more then 20 ppmComplies
Related substances [By HPCL]
Single unspecified impurity
Not more than 0.5%0.23%
Total impurityNot More than 1.0 %0.31%
Water content  [By KF]Not more than 0.5 % w/w0.18 % w/w
Sulphated ashNot more than 0.1%w/wComplies
Assay [By titration]Not less than 98.0 % and not more than 102.0%  on anhydrous basis.100.4%w/w