Paracetamol, its another chemical name Acetaminophen, is kind of acetanilide antipyretic analgesics. We have two types of Paracetamol: One is API Paracetamol powder, the other Paracetamol tablets DC90 DC96 in white granules. Its powder is sparingly soluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol, very slightly soluble in ether and in methylene chloride.
Paracetamol is often used in medication to relieve pain and fever by inhibiting ring oxidase and selectivity in the hypothalamus of the temperature regulating center, the synthesis of prostaglandins in peripheral vascular expansion, sweating and antipyretic effect etc. Its strength of antipyretic effect is similar to aspirin.
Specification of API Paracetamol powder
Appearance White crystalline powder
Melting point 168~172°C
Water 0.5% max.
Total impurities 0.1% max.
Residue on ignition 0.1% max.
Chloride 0.014% max.
Sulfate 0.02% max.
Heavy metals 0.001%max.
Free p-aminophenol 0.005%max.
Limit of P-chloroacetanilide 0.001%max.
Assay(anhydrous basis) 99.0~101.0%
*Please refer to Certificate of Analysis for detailed specification
Application
As a pain and fever reliever, Paracetamol is used within/as followng sectors.
- Paracetamol is used for reducing fever in people of all ages.
- Paracetamol is used for the relief of mild to moderate pain.
- Acetanilide antipyretic analgesics.
Packaging
Drum packing: 25kg/fiber drum, 11.2mt per 20ft container;
Paper bags packing: 25kg/bag, 17mt per 20ft container.