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 %