Primaquine (Diphosphate)

CAS: 63-45-6

Category: Alkaloids

PurityPharmaceutical Grade (USP), Chemical Reference Standard.
Molecular FormulaC15H27N3O9P2
Molecular Weight455.34
Appearanceyellow to orange-yellow crystalline powder
Packaging25 kg/fiber drum, 5 kg/aluminum foil bag.
Testing IndicatorsAppearance — Visual inspection; Identification — IR, Phosphate test; Purity — RP-HPLC; Phosphate — Colorimetry; Heavy metals — ICP-MS; Moisture — Karl Fischer titration; Microbial limits — Membrane filtration; Quinoline dimers — HPLC; pH — Potentiometry.
Storage NotesStored in a cool, dry place at 15-30°C in a tightly closed container, away from light and moisture.
Lead Time days
Used as an 8-aminoquinoline intermediate in the synthesis of oral antimalarial agents for radical cure of Plasmodium vivax and ovale malaria.