Product Description
Quinine is a natural cinchona alkaloid that has been used for centuries in the prevention and therapy of malaria. Quinine is also used for idiopathic muscle cramps.
Identification
Molecular Formula : C20H24N2O2
Cas No. : 130-95-0
Regulatory Documents
USDMF :
EDMF :
Batch Size : 300 Kgs.
Specifications
Appearance : Off white to white powder.
Solubility
Very Soluble in methanol, very slightly soluble in water.
Specific Optical Rotation : -160.0° to -170.0°C at 20°C
Loss On Drying : Not more than 1.0 %
Melting point : 174°C To 177°C
pH : 8.0 to 9.0
Sulfated ash : Not more than 0.10%
Assay
Quinine : NLT 99.0 % (dried substance)
Other cinchona alkaloids By HPLC
Dihydroquinine impurity : ≤ 4.0%
Any related substance Eluted before quinine : ≤ 1.0 %
Any other related substance : ≤ 1.0 %