Product name:Carprofen
CAS#:53716-49-7
Molecular formula:C15H12ClNO2
Purity:99% min
Appearance:Off-White Crystalline
1. Specification of Carprofen
Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Appearance |
White or almost white crystalline powder |
Conforms |
Identification |
Infrared absorption spectrum corresponds to that of the reference standard |
Conforms |
Appearance of solution |
The solution is clear and not more than intensely coloured than reference solution BY3 |
Conforms |
Loss on drying |
Not more than 0.5% |
0.23% |
Sulphated ash |
Not more than 0.1% |
0.07% |
Heavy Metals |
Not more than 0.002% |
Conforms |
Related substances |
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Unspecified impurities |
Not more than 0.2% |
0.17% |
Total impurities |
Not more than 0.5% |
0.39% |
Assay |
98.5%~101.5% on the dried basis |
99.30% |
Residual solvents |
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Acetone |
Not more than 5000ppm |
Not detected |
Organic Volatile impurity |
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Methylene Chloride |
Not more than 500ppm |
Not detected |
Conclusion |
The results can conform to EP6 |
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2. Usage for Carprofen
1) Carprofen (marketed as Rimadyl, Imadyl, Novox, Imafen and Rovera, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
that veterinarians prescribe as a supportive treatment for various conditions.
2) It provides day-to-day treatment for pain and inflammation from arthritis in geriatric dogs, joint pain, osteoarthritis,
hip dysplasia, and other forms of joint deterioration.
   
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