Category
Verapamil
CAS Number
123861-30-3
Molecular Formula
C₂₇H₃₈N₂O₅
Molecular Weight
470.6 g/mol
Synonym

4-cyano-4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-[2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl]-N,5-dimethylhexan-1-amine oxide; 4-Cyano-N-(3,4-dimethoxyphenethyl)-4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N,5-dimethylhexan-1-amine oxide

Keywords
Aromatics
Pharmaceutical Standards
Intermediates
Fine Chemicals
Impurities
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Verapamil N-oxide is a known oxidative degradation impurity of verapamil formed when the nitrogen atom in the molecule undergoes oxidation during manufacturing or storage. It is considered a related substance in pharmaceutical quality control and is monitored to ensure drug safety, stability, and compliance with regulatory standards, typically using analytical techniques like HPLC or LC-MS.