Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients

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.

C8H9NO2

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

C8H9NO2
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

Chemical Properties — Paracetamol
Molecular FormulaC8H9NO2
Molecular Weight151.16 g/mol

Chemical Identifiers

Chemical Identifiers — Paracetamol
CAS Number
103-90-2
Chemical NameParacetamol
IUPAC NameN-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)acetamide
SMILES
CC(=O)Nc1ccc(O)cc1
CategoryActive 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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Paracetamol (API Grade)

CAS 103-90-2

Purity: ≥99% · Packaging: 25 kg drum · Availability: In stock

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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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