Naltrexone impurity A

CAS: 1007856-83-8

Ref. 3D-IN167105

Product Information

• Name: Naltrexone impurity A
• Synonyms: 17-Formyl-4,5?-epoxy-3,14-dihydroxymorphinan-6-one
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Naltrexone impurity A is a synthetic, high-purity drug product that is used as an analytical reference standard in the development and manufacture of pharmaceuticals. It is also used as a pharmacopoeia reference standard and to study metabolism. Naltrexone impurity A has been shown to be a major metabolite of naltrexone and can be found in the urine at concentrations of 1-2% following oral administration. This impurity is not active when given orally, but may have activity if injected intravenously or intramuscularly.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 315.32 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₇H₁₇NO₅
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder