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Plastic additive 3

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1,3,5-Trimethyl-2,4,6-tris(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)benzene

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)3C6[CH2C6H2[C(CH3)3]2OH]3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
775.20
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

form

powder

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

248-250 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

Cc1c(Cc2cc(c(O)c(c2)C(C)(C)C)C(C)(C)C)c(C)c(Cc3cc(c(O)c(c3)C(C)(C)C)C(C)(C)C)c(C)c1Cc4cc(c(O)c(c4)C(C)(C)C)C(C)(C)C

InChI

1S/C54H78O3/c1-31-37(22-34-25-40(49(4,5)6)46(55)41(26-34)50(7,8)9)32(2)39(24-36-29-44(53(16,17)18)48(57)45(30-36)54(19,20)21)33(3)38(31)23-35-27-42(51(10,11)12)47(56)43(28-35)52(13,14)15/h25-30,55-57H,22-24H2,1-21H3

InChI key

VSAWBBYYMBQKIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Plastic additive 3 serves as a plasticizer, improving the performance of polymeric materials used in biologic drug delivery systems. As a USP reference standard, it is critical for maintaining the stability of biologic packaging materials, ensuring that these products retain their structural integrity during storage and use, preventing degradation of the biologic inside.

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics.

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Plastic additive 3 USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

This product is part of USP Biologics Program.
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pha
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
Sales restrictions may apply.

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

609.8 °F

Flash Point(C)

321 °C


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