Chemical identity
Ranitidine EP Impurity A
CAS 72126-78-4 · C22H35N5O4S2
01Identity
Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.
| Lazychem ID | LC-26722 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 3055214 |
| Name | Ranitidine EP Impurity A |
| CAS RN | 72126-78-4 |
| Molecular formula | C22H35N5O4S2 |
| Molecular weight | 497.67 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | N,N′-bis[2-[[[5-[(Dimethylamino)methyl]furan-2-yl]methyl]sulfanyl]ethyl]-2-nitroethene-1,1-diamine |
| InChIKey | VTVSRHZKBPARSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
02Structure identifiers

Structure facts for this exact identity.
| Molecular formula | C22H35N5O4S2 |
|---|---|
| InChIKey | VTVSRHZKBPARSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Ring count | 2 |
| Defined stereocentres | 0 |
| Unassigned stereocentres | 0 |
| SMILES | CN(C)CC1=CC=C(O1)CSCCNC(=C[N+](=O)[O-])NCCSCC2=CC=C(O2)CN(C)C |
|---|---|
| InChI | InChI=1S/C22H35N5O4S2/c1-25(2)13-18-5-7-20(30-18)16-32-11-9-23-22(15-27(28)29)24-10-12-33-17-21-8-6-19(31-21)14-26(3)4/h5-8,15,23-24H,9-14,16-17H2,1-4H3 |
03Possible 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.
04India 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 72126-78-4 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 72126-78-4 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
05Names and relationships
Associated parent compound
Ranitidine
View API and impurity familyOther names
- Ranitidine Dimer
- Dimethylaminomethylfurylmethylthioethyl Ranitidine
- 1,1-Ethenediamine,N,N'-bis[2-[[[5-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-2-furanyl]methyl]thio]ethyl]-2-nitro-
- Ranitidine Related Compound B
- Ranitidine EP Impurity A/ Ranitidine Related Compound B/ Ranitidine Dimer
06Documented 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.
07Sources
- S01PubChem compound record, CID 3055214
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.
