Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, USP
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, USP is a potent opioid analgesic that functions as a water-soluble salt of hydromorphone. This Schedule II narcotic is typically utilized in clinical settings for its efficacy in acting on the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, providing significant pain relief.
Key Features
- DEA Schedule II Controlled Substance: Requires DEA registration and completion of DEA Form 222 for purchase.
- High Purity: Achieves an Assay (Dried Basis) of 98.0-101.0%.
- Light Sensitive: Store tightly closed in light-resistant containers to maintain integrity.
- Manufacturing Standards: Produced under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in FDA registered facilities.
Specifications
| Chemical CAS Number |
71-68-1 |
| Chemical Formula |
C17H19NO3·HCl |
| Chemical Formula Weight |
F.W. 321.80 |
| Specific Rotation |
[?]D25 -136° to -139° |
| Loss on Drying |
1.5% |
| Residue on Ignition |
0.3% |
| Maximum Acidity |
To pass test |
| Storage Information |
Keep in tightly closed, light-resistant containers. |
| Health Rating |
2 |
| Flammability Rating |
1 |
| Chemical Category |
Forensic | Scheduled Items | FDA Regulated Items |
