Eflornithine (hydrochloride hydrate)
CAS: 96020-91-6
Category: Amino Acids
| Purity | Reagent Grade ≥98%, High-Purity Grade ≥99%, Technical Grade ≥95% |
| Molecular Formula | C6H15ClF2N2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 236.64 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder, hygroscopic |
| Packaging | 1g/5g/10g or 25kg/cardboard drum or 1kg/aluminum foil bag |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — IR, Chloride test; Purity — Gradient RP-HPLC; Water content — Karl Fischer titration; Chloride — Argentometric titration; Heavy metals — ICP-MS; Microbial limits — Membrane filtration; Enantiomeric purity — Chiral HPLC. |
| Storage Notes | Stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place in a tightly closed container, protected from moisture and light, away from incompatible materials, heat, and direct sunlight. |
| Lead Time | days |
Used as an irreversible ornithine decarboxylase inhibitor in the synthesis of antiprotozoal agents for treating African trypanosomiasis and as a precursor for topical formulations reducing facial hair growth.