Steroids and Derivatives

Atorvastatin impurity F is an impurity that can be found in atorvastatin. It is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a melting point of 142°C. It has a molecular weight of 273.5 and chemical formula of C14H13N3O2. This impurity can be found in atorvastatin as an API impurity, which may have an effect on the efficacy or toxicity of the drug product. Impurities are present in all pharmaceutical products and should be identified, characterized, and quantified for quality control purposes. Impurities are often unavoidable byproducts of the manufacturing process and can lead to potential safety concerns if they are not detected early on during drug development. The presence of impurities may also affect the pharmacological effects or therapeutic efficacy of the drug product.