Chemical identity
Ranitidine EP Impurity E
CAS 73857-20-2 · C13H22N4O4S
01Identity
Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.
| Lazychem ID | LC-26730 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 62985 |
| Name | Ranitidine EP Impurity E |
| CAS RN | 73857-20-2 |
| Molecular formula | C13H22N4O4S |
| Molecular weight | 330.40 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | [5-[[[2-[[1-(methylamino)-2-nitroeth-1-en-1- yl]amino]ethyl]sulfanyl]methyl]furan-2-yl]-N,Ndimethylmethanamine N-oxide |
| InChIKey | DFJVUWAHTQPQCV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
02Structure identifiers

Structure facts for this exact identity.
| Molecular formula | C13H22N4O4S |
|---|---|
| InChIKey | DFJVUWAHTQPQCV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Ring count | 1 |
| Defined stereocentres | 0 |
| Unassigned stereocentres | 0 |
| SMILES | CNC(=C[N+](=O)[O-])NCCSCC1=CC=C(O1)C[N+](C)(C)[O-] |
|---|---|
| InChI | InChI=1S/C13H22N4O4S/c1-14-13(8-16(18)19)15-6-7-22-10-12-5-4-11(21-12)9-17(2,3)20/h4-5,8,14-15H,6-7,9-10H2,1-3H3 |
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 73857-20-2 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 73857-20-2 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
- N-[2-[[[5-[(Dimethyloxidoamino)methyl]furan-2-yl]methyl]sulfanyl]ethyl]-N’-methyl-2-nitroethene-1, 1-diamine
- (E)-N,N-dimethyl-1-(5-((2-(1-(methylamino)-2-nitrovinylamino)ethylthio)methyl)furan-2-yl)methanamine oxide
- Ranitidine BP Impurity E
- Ranitidine N-Oxide
- Ranitidine EP Impurity E / Ranitidine BP Impurity E / Ranitidine N-Oxide
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 62985
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.
