Gabapentin

Gabapentin

Gabapentin is a GABA analogue. It was originally developed for the treatment of epilepsy, and currently, gabapentin is widely used to relieve pain, especially neuropathic pain.

Specifications  Purity: 99%

Appearance  White or off-white crystalline powder

Storage

Store as supplied at room temperature for up to 1 year. Store solutions at -20 C for up to 3 months.

CAS number :  60142-96-3

Properties

Molecular Weight:  171.2

Molecular Formula:  C9H17NO2

Form:   Solid

Solubility:  Soluble in water (10 mg/mL), PBS pH7.2 (~10 mg/ml), and methanol. Sparingly soluble in ethanol, DMSO, and DMF.

Melting Point:  162-166 C

Boling Point:  314.44 C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point143.97 C

Density:    1.06 g/cm3 

Identification: Meets the requirements

PH         6.5 ~ 8.0

Water   0.5%

Residue on Ignition         0.1%

Limit of Chloride                0.01%

Heavy Metals                    0.002%

Related Substances         

Gabapentin Related Components A         0.1%

Any Unknown Impurity    0.1%

Total Impurities                   0.5%

Assay                  98.0 ~ 102.0%