Glycofurol
High Purity Grade (n1+n2 > 99%)
CAS #:
31692-85-0
Molecular Formula:
C7H14O3
Synonym:
Tetrahydrofurfuryl polyethylene glycol
Molecular Weight:
146.19 g/mol
Overview
GLYCOFUROL is used in pharmaceutical formulation as an excipient and acts to enhance penetration. It is used in parenteral products as a solvent for intravenous as well as intramuscular injection. Moreover, it also has applications in topical and intranasal formulations. At a certain concentration, it is also used in a rectal formulation.
| Characters | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Clear colourless viscous liquid | |
| Identification: | IR-spectrum conform reference standard | |
| IR-spectrum conform reference standard | ||
| Hydroxyl Value | 310-370 | |
| Density | 1.070-1.090 g/cm3 | |
| Refraction Index | 1.450-1.460 | |
| pH-value | 5.0-7.5 | |
| Sulphated Ash | % | Max. 0.05 |
| Water | % | Max. 0.4 |
| Peroxide Value | % | Max. 2.0 |
| Heavy Metals | ppm | Max. 10 |
| Arsenic | ppm | Max. 3 |
| Iron | ppm | Max. 10 |
| Sulphate | ppm | Max. 150 |
| Chloride | ppm | Max. 50 |
| Aldehydes | µg/ml | Max. 25 |
| Acidity | Max. 0.1 ml 0.01 N NaOH/g | |
| Assay components 1+2 GC | % | 98.0-100.0% |
| Assay components 3+4 GC | % | Max. 2.0% |
| Tetrahydrofurfurylalcohol, GC | % | Max. 0.5% |
| Sum of unknown substances, GC | % | Max. 1.0% |
Storage/Shipping Conditions:
- Keep under nitrogen.
- At room temperature.
- Protected from light.
Pack Sizes: 1 Kg and 5 Kg
