Chemical identity
Ranitidine EP Impurity B
CAS 72545-66-5 · C10H18N2OS.HCl
01Identity
Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.
| Lazychem ID | LC-26724 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 18923808 |
| Name | Ranitidine EP Impurity B |
| CAS RN | 72545-66-5 |
| Molecular formula | C10H18N2OS.HCl |
| Molecular weight | 287.2 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 2-[[[5-[(Dimethylamino)methyl]-furan-2-yl]methyl]sulfanyl]ethanamine hydrochloride |
| InChIKey | JNTOYGBZXJSVNI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
02Structure identifiers

Structure facts for this exact identity.
| Molecular formula | C10H18N2OS.HCl |
|---|---|
| InChIKey | JNTOYGBZXJSVNI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Ring count | 1 |
| Defined stereocentres | 0 |
| Unassigned stereocentres | 0 |
| SMILES | CN(C)CC1=CC=C(O1)CSCCN.Cl.Cl |
|---|---|
| InChI | InChI=1S/C10H18N2OS.2ClH/c1-12(2)7-9-3-4-10(13-9)8-14-6-5-11;;/h3-4H,5-8,11H2,1-2H3;2*1H |
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 72545-66-5 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 72545-66-5 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 Aminoethyl Impurity
- 5-{[(2-Aminoethyl)-thio]-methyl}-N,N-dimethyl-2-furanmethanamine dihydrochloride
- 2-(((5-((Dimethylamino)methyl)furan-2-yl)methyl)thio)ethan-1-amine dihydrochloride
- 2-([(5-Dimethylamino)Methylfuryl]Thio)Ethylamine Dihydrochloride
- Ranitidine Related Compound A(2HCl Salt)
- Ranitidine BP Impurity B(2HCl Salt)
- Ranitidine EP Impurity B/ Ranitidine BP Impurity B/ Ranitidine Aminoethyl Impurity/ Ranitidine Related Compound A
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 18923808
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.
