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Plastic additive 12

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Oleamide, cis-9,10-Octadecenoamide, cis-9-Octadecenamide, Oleic acid amide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C18H35NO
CAS Number:
301-02-0
Molecular Weight:
281.48
MDL number:
MFCD00053638
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750889
NACRES:
NA.24

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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

USP Biologics
pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

CCCCCCCC\C=C/CCCCCCCC(N)=O

InChI

1S/C18H35NO/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20/h9-10H,2-8,11-17H2,1H3,(H2,19,20)/b10-9-

InChI key

FATBGEAMYMYZAF-KTKRTIGZSA-N

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General description

Plastic additive 12 enhances the physical properties of plastics used in biologic drug packaging. By improving flexibility and preventing material degradation, it helps maintain the structural integrity of biologics during storage and distribution. As a USP reference standard, this additive is essential for ensuring the safety and stability of biologics throughout their lifecycle.

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics.

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including MSDS 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.

Application

Plastic additive 12 USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Sleep-inducing brain lipid, which allosterically modulates GABAA receptors and potentiates 5-HT7 serotonin receptor responses. Selective endogenous agonist of rat and human CB1 cannabinoid receptor.

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.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.
This product is part of USP Biologics Program.
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including MSDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Ph
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including MSDS 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.

Hazard Statements

H413

Precautionary Statements

P273 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 4

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

404.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

207 °C - closed cup

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