INTRODUCTION
Atropine sulfate monohydrate is a chemical compound, specifically a salt of atropine and sulfuric acid, with one water molecule (monohydrate) attached. It is commonly used as a medication and in research due to its anticholinergic properties, meaning it blocks the effects of acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors.
MANUFACTURE
The production of Atropine sulfate monohydrate involves several stages — beginning with the extraction of the atropine alkaloid from plants like Atropa belladonna, Datura stramonium, and Hyoscyamus niger, followed by its conversion to atropine sulfate, and finally crystallization into the monohydrate form.
| Synonym | (±)-Tropine tropate sulfate monohydrate |
| CAS no. | 5908-99-6 |
| EINECS no. | 200-235-0 |
| Molecular formula | (C17H23NO3)2 · H2SO4 · H2O |
| Molecular weight | 694.84 |
| Structure |  |
APPLICATIONS
[A] Medical Applications:
| Ophthalmology |
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| Used as a mydriatic (to dilate pupils) and cycloplegic (paralyze ciliary muscle) in eye examinations. |
| Cardiology |
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| Treats bradycardia (abnormally slow heart rate) by increasing heart rate via vagus nerve inhibition. |
| Pre-anesthetic Agent |
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| Reduces saliva and respiratory secretions before surgery. |
| Poisoning Antidote |
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| Critical antidote for organophosphate and nerve agent poisoning (e.g., pesticides, chemical warfare). |
| GI Disorders |
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| Used to relieve intestinal spasms and hypermotility disorders. |
[B] Research & Diagnostics:
| Utilized in autonomic nervous system studies. |
| Employed in pharmacological tests involving muscarinic receptor activity. |
SPECIFICATIONS Ph.Eur
| Test | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | – | White or almost white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals |
| Solubility | – | Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96%) |
| Identification | ||
| First Identification a, b and e. OR Second identification c, d, e and f. | ||
| a) Optical rotation | – | Should give positive for optical rotation |
| b) IR | – | Should conform to Ph.Eur |
| c) Picrate derivative test | – | Should give positive for derivative test |
| d) Color test | – | Should give positive for color |
| e) Sulfates | – | Should give positive for sulfate |
| f) Alkaloids | – | Should give positive for alkaloids |
| pH | – | 4.5 – 6.2 |
| Optical rotation | ° | -0.50 to +0.05 |
| Related substance by HPLC | ||
| a) Impurity A | % | NMT 0.2 |
| b) Impurity B | % | NMT 0.2 |
| c) Impurity C | % | NMT 0.2 |
| d) Impurity D | % | NMT 0.2 |
| e) Impurity E | % | NMT 0.3 |
| f) Impurity F | % | NMT 0.2 |
| g) Impurity G | % | NMT 0.2 |
| h) Impurity H | % | NMT 0.3 |
| i) Unspecified impurities | % | NMT 0.10 |
| j) Specified impurities A | % | NMT 0.15 |
| k) Total impurities | % | NMT 0.5 |
| Water | % w/w | 2.0 – 4.0 |
| Sulfated ash | % w/w | Max. 0.1 |
| Assay (by potentiometry) on anhydrous basis | % | 99.0 – 101.0 |
| Residual solvents | ||
| a) Methanol | ppm | NMT 3000 |
| b) Acetone | ppm | NMT 5000 |
| c) Isopropanol | ppm | NMT 5000 |
| d) Methylene dichloride | ppm | NMT 600 |
| e) Ethyl acetate | ppm | NMT 5000 |
| f) Tetrahydrofuran | ppm | NMT 720 |
| g) Toluene | ppm | NMT 890 |
PACKING
25 kg UN approved HDPE drum.
STORAGE
Atropine sulfate is hygroscopic and sensitive to sun light. Store at ambient conditions, well protected from moisture and sun light, away from oxidizing agents.
CERTIFICATION
WHO-GMP, Written Confirmation (WC) and DMF.
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