Paracetamol
CAS No. 103-90-2
N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)acetamide
C8H9NO2 · MW 151.16
Paracetamol (CAS 103-90-2) is a active pharmaceutical ingredients building block with the molecular formula C8H9NO2 and a molecular weight of 151.16 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Structure
Quick Chemical Facts
CAS Number
103-90-2
Chemical Name
Paracetamol
IUPAC Name
N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)acetamide
Molecular Formula
C8H9NO2
Molecular Weight
151.16 g/mol
Category
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Paracetamol structure
- SMILES
- CC(=O)Nc1ccc(O)cc1
About Paracetamol
Paracetamol (CAS 103-90-2) is a active pharmaceutical ingredients building block with the molecular formula C8H9NO2 and a molecular weight of 151.16 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C8H9NO2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 151.16 g/mol |
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS Number | 103-90-2 |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Paracetamol |
| IUPAC Name | N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)acetamide |
| SMILES | CC(=O)Nc1ccc(O)cc1 |
| Category | Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients |
Synonyms
- Acetaminophen
- APAP
Applications — Paracetamol
Pharmaceutical Applications
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Paracetamol is required at controlled purity.
Laboratory Applications
Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale.
Industrial Applications
Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Paracetamol as a raw material.
Available Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paracetamol?
Paracetamol (CAS 103-90-2) is a active pharmaceutical ingredients building block with the molecular formula C8H9NO2 and a molecular weight of 151.16 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
What is the CAS number of Paracetamol?
The CAS number of Paracetamol is 103-90-2.
What is the molecular formula of Paracetamol?
The molecular formula of Paracetamol is C8H9NO2.
What is the molecular weight of Paracetamol?
The molecular weight of Paracetamol is 151.16 g/mol.
What is Paracetamol used for?
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Paracetamol is required at controlled purity. Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale. Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Paracetamol as a raw material.
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