(Antimicrobial Preservative / Pharmaceutical excipient)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that produces Chlorobutanol, renowned for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our advanced technology ensures the production of Chlorobutanol with exceptional purity and quality, making it an ideal choice for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
Applications: MOLHOL® CB is used in pharmaceutical formulations as an antimicrobial preservative to help limit microbial growth and maintain product quality during storage and use. It is incorporated into certain ophthalmic preparations and other suitable formulations where preservation is required. As a pharmaceutical excipient, it supports the stability and integrity of the finished product; its use and concentration depend on the formulation and applicable requirements.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 57-15-8 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C4H7Cl3O |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 177.5 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - BP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as a white or almost white, crystalline powder or colourless crystals, sublimes readily. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) |
(A) Infrared absorption spectrophotometry. (B) Water. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is slightly soluble in water, very soluble in ethanol (96%), soluble in glycerol (85%). |
| 4 | Melting point | About 95 °C. |
| 5 | Appearance of solution | Solution S is not more opalescent than reference suspension II and not more intensely coloured than reference solution BY5. |
| 6 | Acidity | Not more than 1.0 mL of 0.01 M sodium hydroxide is required to change the color of the indicator to blue. |
| 7 | Impurities Impurity (A) Impurity (B) |
(A) Not more than 60 ppm. (B) Not more than 0.10%. |
| 8 | Chlorides | Not more than 300 ppm. |
| 9 | Water | Not more than 1.0%. |
| 10 | Sulfated Ash | Not more than 0.1%. |
| 11 | Assay | Not less than 98.0% and not more than 101.0% (anhydrous substance). |
MOLHOL® CB is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside and is provided with a barcoded label and a tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in tight containers.
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