Phenacetin
CAS: 62-44-2
Category: Acetamides
| Purity | Reagent Grade ≥98%, High-Purity Grade ≥99%, Pharmaceutical Grade ≥99.5% |
| Molecular Formula | C10H13NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 179.22 |
| Appearance | white crystalline powder |
| Packaging | 25 kg/fiber drum, 5 kg/aluminum foil bag. |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Melting point — Capillary; Purity — HPLC; Identification — IR, UV; Heavy metals — ICP-MS; Loss on drying — Gravimetry; Microbial limits — Pour plate; p-Aminophenol — Colorimetry; Residue on ignition — Muffle furnace. |
| Storage Notes | Stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from light and strong oxidizers. |
| Lead Time | days |
Used as an analgesic and antipyretic intermediate (historical use) in the synthesis of early pain relief formulations; restricted in many regions due to carcinogenicity.