NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
Product Name |
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Nortriptyline Hydrochloride BP/EP/USP |
Chemical Name |
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1-Propanamine, 3-(10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-N-methyl-,hydrochloride |
CAS Number |
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894-71-3 |
Chemical Formula |
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C19H22ClN |
Molecular Mass |
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294.84 g/mol |
Therapeutic Category |
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antidepressant |
Test |
Specification |
Identification |
Infrared absorption Comparing with the spectrum (as KBr disk) obtained with Nortriptyline hydrochloride reference standard (working standard) Test for chlorides Should be positive for chloridesTest for chlorides Should be positive for chlor |
Solubility |
Sparingly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and in methylene chloride. |
Appearance of Solution |
The solution is clear and not more intensely coloured than reference solution B7 |
Heavy Metals |
NMT 20 |
Loss On Drying |
NMT 0.5 |
Assay on dried basis by HPLC |
NLT 98.0 and NMT the equivalent of 101.0 |
Sulphated Ash |
NMT 0.1 |
Related Substances by TLC |
Dibenzosuberone NMT 0.05 Any other spot(other than Dibenzosuberone ) NMT 0.1 |
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