Morphine HCl is a fundamental and highly effective opioid analgesic, widely recognized as a gold standard in the therapeutic category of severe pain management. This Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) is manufactured at Parand Darou Pharmaceutical Company as a trihydrate, adhering to the latest European Pharmacopoeia (EP) and British Pharmacopoeia (BP) standards.
Quality Standards & Pharmacopeial Specifications
The Morphine HCl produced at Parand Darou exhibits a purity of at least 99.0% and an assay range of 98.0% to 102.0% on an anhydrous basis. Stringent control of sulfated ash (max. 0.1%) and water content (12.5% to 15.5%) ensures the highest quality, consistency, and stability for its application in both parenteral and oral pharmaceutical formulations.
Physical Properties & Storage Conditions
This product appears as a white or almost white crystalline powder or colorless silky needles. It is soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol (96%), and practically insoluble in toluene. Due to its sensitivity to light and atmospheric moisture, it must be stored in light-resistant, airtight containers to maintain its stability for at least two years at room temperature.
General Information
| Product Name | Morphine HCl | |
| Chemical Name | 7,8-Didehydro-4,5α-epoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6α-diol hydrochloride trihydrate | |
| Manufacturer | Parand Darou Co. | |
| CAS No. | 6055-06-7 | |
| Category | Pain management | |
| Pharmacopoeia | EP, BP |
Specification
| Molecular formula | C17H20ClNO3 · 3H2O | Sulfated ash | Max. 0.1% | |||
| Molecular weight | 375.8 | Purity | Min. 99.0% | |||
| Appearance | White or almost white crystalline powder, silky needles, or cubical masses | Assay | 98.0% to 102.0% (anhydrous) | |||
| Solubility | Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol (96%), practically insoluble in toluene | Storage | Airtight, protected from light | |||
| Water | 12.5% to 15.5% | Stability | Stable at least 2 years at R.T | |||
| Optical rotation | -110° to -115° (anhydrous) |
