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Acetaminophen

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Acetaminophen, 4′-Hydroxyacetanilide, 4-Acetamidophenol, N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)acetamide, N-Acetyl-4-aminophenol, APAP, Paracetamol

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Linear Formula:
CH3CONHC6H4OH
CAS Number:
103-90-2
Molecular Weight:
151.16
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329748124
MDL number:
MFCD00002328
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2208089

Product Name

Acetaminophen, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

InChI key

RZVAJINKPMORJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C8H9NO2/c1-6(10)9-7-2-4-8(11)5-3-7/h2-5,11H,1H3,(H,9,10)

SMILES string

CC(=O)Nc1ccc(O)cc1

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

acetaminophen, paracetamol

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

168-172 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

Gene Information

human ... FAAH(2166), PTGS1(5742), PTGS2(5743), TRPV1(7442)

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Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Application

Acetaminophen USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.
Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Acetaminophen Tablets
  • Acetaminophen Capsules
  • Acetaminophen Suppositories
  • Acetaminophen Oral Suspension
  • Acetaminophen Oral Solution
  • Acetaminophen and Caffeine Tablets
  • Acetaminophen Extended-Release Tablets

Analgesic.

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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GHS07

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Warning

hcodes

H302

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

364.3 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

flash_point_c

184.6 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup

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Acetaminophen
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 39(6), 38-38 (2020)
Acetaminophen capsules
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 45(3), 40-40 (2014)
Acetaminophen Suppositories
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 41(5), 44-44 (2016)
Acetaminophen tablets
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 43(3), 45-45 (2021)
Garry G Graham et al.
Inflammopharmacology, 21(3), 201-232 (2013-05-31)
Paracetamol is used worldwide for its analgesic and antipyretic actions. It has a spectrum of action similar to that of NSAIDs and resembles particularly the COX-2 selective inhibitors. Paracetamol is, on average, a weaker analgesic than NSAIDs or COX-2 selective
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