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 weight694.84
Structure

APPLICATIONS

[A] Medical Applications:

Ophthalmology
Used as a mydriatic (to dilate pupils) and cycloplegic (paralyze ciliary muscle) in eye examinations.
Cardiology
Treats bradycardia (abnormally slow heart rate) by increasing heart rate via vagus nerve inhibition.
Pre-anesthetic Agent
Reduces saliva and respiratory secretions before surgery.
Poisoning Antidote
Critical antidote for organophosphate and nerve agent poisoning (e.g., pesticides, chemical warfare).
GI Disorders
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

TestUnitSpecification
AppearanceWhite or almost white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals
SolubilityVery 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 rotationShould give positive for optical rotation
b) IRShould conform to Ph.Eur
c) Picrate derivative testShould give positive for derivative test
d) Color testShould give positive for color
e) SulfatesShould give positive for sulfate
f) AlkaloidsShould give positive for alkaloids
pH4.5 – 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/w2.0 – 4.0
Sulfated ash% w/wMax. 0.1
Assay (by potentiometry) on anhydrous basis%99.0 – 101.0
Residual solvents
a) MethanolppmNMT 3000
b) AcetoneppmNMT 5000
c) IsopropanolppmNMT 5000
d) Methylene dichlorideppmNMT 600
e) Ethyl acetateppmNMT 5000
f) TetrahydrofuranppmNMT 720
g) TolueneppmNMT 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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