Product Information |
Product name |
Clarithromycin |
CAS No. |
81103-11-9 |
Molecular Formula |
C38H69NO13 |
Molecular Weight |
747.965 |
Quality Standard |
98.5% up by HPLC, EP/USP/IP |
Appearance |
White to off-white,crystalline powder |
COA |
Test Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Appearance |
White to off-white,crystalline powder |
White crystalline powder |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble in water,soluble in acetone or mcthylene chloride, slighly soluble in methanol, slightly soluble in anhydrous ethanol, acetonitrile and pH of 2-5 of phosphate buffer. |
Conforms |
Identification |
IR: Corresponding to RS |
Conforms |
HPLC: Corresponding to the principle peak |
Conforms |
|
Appearance of solution |
Clear or not more opalescent than reference suspension II; |
Clear |
Not more colored than reference solution Y7 |
Colorless |
|
Optical Rotation |
-94°~ -102° |
-99° |
pH |
8.0 ~10.0 |
8.5 |
Crystallinity |
The particles show birefringence (interferencc colors) and extinction position |
Conforms |
Water Determination |
≤2.0% |
0.6% |
Residue on Ignition |
≤ 0.2% |
0.08% |
Heavy metals |
≤ 20ppm |
Conforms |
Residual solvents |
Methanol ≤ 3000ppm |
ND |
Ethanol ≤ 5000ppm |
ND |
|
Methylene dichloride ≤ 600ppm |
ND |
|
Organic impurities |
Any individual impurity ≤ 1.0% |
Conforms |
Any unknown individual impurity ≤ 0.10% |
ND |
|
Impurities exceed 0.4% ≤ 4 |
1 |
|
Total impurities ≤ 3.5% |
1.2% |
|
Assay (by HPLC) |
96.5%~102.0%(of C38H69NO13 on anhydrous basis) |
98.9% |
Conclusion |
It conforms to all the USP-NF2024/EP11.0/IP2022 |
Usage |
Clarithromycin, a powerful macrolide antibiotic, remains a vital weapon against a wide spectrum of bacterial infections. It is highly effective in treating respiratory tract infections (including sinusitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia), skin and soft tissue infections, and certain types of gastric ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori. Its efficacy, coupled with generally good tolerability, makes clarithromycin a cornerstone in infectious disease management.
The manufacturers in China have invested significantly in advanced synthetic chemistry and rigorous GMP certified clarithromycin production. This commitment ensures the production of pharmaceutical grade clarithromycin and high quality clarithromycin API meeting stringent international pharmacopoeial standards (USP, EP,IP). Chinese manufacturers leverage sophisticated purification processes to guarantee exceptional clarithromycin purity, alongside significant production scale that fosters reliable supply chains and highly competitive pricing clarithromycin.