Technical Data

236969
CAS Number
60-27-5
Grade
USP
MDL Number
MFCD00059730
Molecular Formula
C₄H₇N₃O
Molecular Weight
113.12
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
RT
Creatinine, 98.5+% USP
2-Amino-1,5-dihydro-1-methyl-4H-imidazol-4-one; 1-Methylglycocyamidine; 1-Methylhydantoin-2-imide; 2-Amino-1-methyl-1,5-dihydroimidazol-4-one; 2-Amino-1-methylimidazolin-4-one; NSC 13123; TEGO Cosmo C 250

Creatinine is the end product of creatine catabolism. Creatinine is a normal constituent of urine. Also found together with creatine in muscle tissues and blood. Creatinine is found in all soils and in grain seeds and other vegetable matter as well as in certain fish and in crab meat extract.

Synonyms
2-Amino-1,5-dihydro-1-methyl-4H-imidazol-4-one; 1-Methylglycocyamidine; 1-Methylhydantoin-2-imide; 2-Amino-1-methyl-1,5-dihydroimidazol-4-one; 2-Amino-1-methylimidazolin-4-one; NSC 13123; TEGO Cosmo C 250
CAS Number
60-27-5
Molecular Formula
C₄H₇N₃O
Molecular Weight
113.12
Purity (HPLC)
98.5-102%
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Solubility (1g/100ml)
Clear and colorless
Identification
Conforms to reference
Melting Point
>201°C (dec.) (lit)
Loss on Drying
≤0.3%
Residue On Ignition
≤0.2%
Heavy Metals
≤0.001%
Arsenic (As)
≤0.0001%
Mercury (Hg)
≤0.0001%
Yeast and Mold
≤100cfu/g
E. coli
Negative
Microbial Count
≤1000cfu/g
Salmonella
Negative
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT. Stable for 12 months after receipt.
Important Note
Toxicity and Hazards
 

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

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