Category
Nitrosamine Impurities
CAS Number
3006789-99-4
Molecular Formula
C9H12N2O4
Molecular Weight
212.2 g/mol
Synonym

(R)-N-(2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyethyl)-N-methylnitrous amide; N-Nitroso Epinephrine

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((R)-N-(2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyethyl)-N-methylnitrous amide) is a nitrosamine impurity, specifically the R-enantiomer of a catechol-derived N-methylnitrous amide. As a nitrosamine, it is potentially carcinogenic, and its presence in pharmaceuticals is closely monitored and controlled to ensure drug safety.