
Chemical identity
Clindamycin BP Impurity C
CAS 17431-55-9 · C18H34Cl2N2O5S
01Identity
Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.
| Lazychem ID | LC-11073 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 83836 |
| Name | Clindamycin BP Impurity C |
| CAS RN | 17431-55-9 |
| Molecular formula | C18H34Cl2N2O5S |
| Molecular weight | 461.44 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | Methyl 7-chloro-6,7,8-trideoxy-6-[[[(2S,4R)-1-methyl-4-propylpyrrolidin-2-yl]carbonyl]amino]-1-thio-D-erythro-α-D-galacto-octopyranoside HCl ; |
| InChIKey | AUODDLQVRAJAJM-BOMBIWCESA-N |
02Structure identifiers

Structure facts for this exact identity.
| Molecular formula | C18H34Cl2N2O5S |
|---|---|
| InChIKey | AUODDLQVRAJAJM-BOMBIWCESA-N |
| Ring count | 2 |
| Defined stereocentres | 9 |
| Unassigned stereocentres | 0 |
| SMILES | CCC[C@@H]1C[C@H](N(C1)C)C(=O)N[C@@H]([C@@H]2[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@H](O2)SC)O)O)O)[C@@H](C)Cl.Cl |
|---|---|
| InChI | InChI=1S/C18H33ClN2O5S.ClH/c1-5-6-10-7-11(21(3)8-10)17(25)20-12(9(2)19)16-14(23)13(22)15(24)18(26-16)27-4;/h9-16,18,22-24H,5-8H2,1-4H3,(H,20,25);1H/t9-,10-,11+,12-,13+,14-,15-,16-,18-;/m1./s1 |
03Stereochemistry
The published structure contains 9 defined and 0 unassigned tetrahedral stereocentres. The exact wedge-and-dash depiction is shown above.
Published same-connectivity configurations
2 recordsThese records have the same connectivity, molecular formula and protonation layer, but a different complete InChIKey stereochemical layer. Only separately structure-linked records are shown.


Clindamycin Phosphate EP Impurity E (HCl salt)
CAS 21462-39-5
AUODDLQVRAJAJM-XJQDNNTCSA-N
9 defined, 0 unassigned centres
Scope: The mathematical 2^n value is only an upper bound. Symmetry and other stereogenic elements can change the number of distinct stereoisomers. A hypothetical configuration is not published as a compound record without a verified structure identity.
04Possible N-nitroso structures
A record-level structural review indicates a possible N-nitroso candidate. This is not a confirmed impurity, formation prediction or analytical finding.
A structural result alone does not establish that a nitrosamine forms. A process-specific and analytical assessment is required.
05India status for this compound
These results apply only to this exact compound name and CAS number. Confirm the current official instruments before making a regulatory decision.
| NDPS / RCS | NOT FOUND IN REVIEWED ENTRIES | CAS 17431-55-9 was not found in the reviewed exact-identity entries. Generic, class, analogue, salt and isomer provisions were not evaluated. |
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| SCOMET | NOT FOUND IN REVIEWED CAS ENTRIES | CAS 17431-55-9 was not found in the reviewed exact-CAS mapping. Generic and analogue entries were not evaluated. |
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, ScheduleDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · source version 1985-09-16
- Controlled-substances notifications and amendmentsDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · source version 2026-03-11
- Appendix 3, SCOMET ListDirectorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India · source version 2024-09-02
06Names and relationships
Associated parent compound
Clindamycin
View API and impurity familyOther names
- 7-Epiclindamycin hydrochloride
- 7-Epiclindamycin HCl
- 7-Deoxy-7(R)-chlorolincomycin hydrochloride
- D-erythro-D-galacto-Octopyranoside, methyl 7-(S)-chloro-6,7,8-trideoxy-6-(1-methyl-4-propyl-L-2-pyrrolidinecarboxamido)-1-thio-, hydrochloride, trans-alpha-
- D-erythro-alpha-D-galacto-Octopyranoside, methyl 7-chloro-6,7,8-trideoxy-6-(((1-methyl-4-propyl-2-pyrrolidinyl)carbonyl)amino)-1-thio-, monohydrochloride, (2S-trans)-
- (2S,4R)-N-[(1S,2R)-2-chloro-1-[(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methylsulfanyloxan-2-yl]propyl]-1-methyl-4-propylpyrrolidine-2-carboxamide
- hydrochloride
- Methyl 7-chloro-6,7,8-trideoxy-6-({hydroxy[(2S,4R)-1-methyl-4-propylpyrrolidin-2-yl]methylidene}amino)-1-thio-D-erythro-alpha-D-galacto-octopyranoside--hydrogen chloride (1/1)
- Methyl 7-chloro-6,7,8-trideoxy-6-{[hydroxy(1-methyl-4-propylpyrrolidin-2-yl)methylidene]amino}-1-thiooctopyranoside--hydrogen chloride (1/1)
07Documented history
Dated discovery, occurrence, use and issue claims are published only when a suitable primary or government source is available.
No verified discovery, first report, occurrence, use or issue event is currently available for this identity.
08Sources
- S01PubChem compound record, CID 83836
Names and machine-readable chemical identity properties.
- S02NCBI website and molecular data policies
Reuse policy for NCBI molecular data. This page does not reproduce vendor descriptions or contributed narrative text.
- S03Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Schedule
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S04Controlled-substances notifications and amendments
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S05Appendix 3, SCOMET List
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
