Carbamazepine, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Carbamazepine is used as cytochrome P450 3A4 inducing anti-epileptic drug and ligand for the GABA-A receptor benzodiazepine modulatory site. Carbamazepine is typically used for the treatment of seizure disorders and neuropathic pain. It is associated with other medications and used to treat schizophrenia as well as a second line agent in bipolar disorders.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, acetone, propylene glycol, chloroform, dimethyl sulfoxide, methanol, dimethyl fluoride,ethylene glycol and monoethyl ether. Slightly soluble in glacial acetic acid. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 298-46-4
• Molecular Formula: C15H12N2O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 236.27
• MDL Number: MFCD00005073
• InChI Key: FFGPTBGBLSHEPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: carbamazepine, tegretol, 5h-dibenzo b,f azepine-5-carboxamide, carbamazepen, carbazepine, finlepsin, carbamezepine, equetro, tegretal, biston
• PubChem CID: 2554
• ChEBI: CHEBI:3387
• IUPAC Name: 2-azatricyclo[9.4.0.0³,⁸]pentadeca-1(15),3,5,7,9,11,13-heptaene-2-carboxamide
• SMILES: NC(=O)N1C2=CC=CC=C2C=CC2=CC=CC=C12

• Melting Point: 189°C to 192°C
• Color: White
• Quantity: 25 g
• Merck Index: 14,1781
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ethanol,acetone,propylene glycol,chloroform,dimethyl sulfoxide,methanol,dimethyl fluoride,ethylene glycol and monoethyl ether. Slightly soluble in glacial acetic acid. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 236.27
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Carbamazepine

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H317-H334
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H334-H302-H317 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P272-P280g-P285-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P341-P330-P333+P313-P342+P311-P363-P501c
EINECSNumber	206-062-7
RTECSNumber	HN8225000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only