Specifications:
Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
Product Type | Biochemical Reagent | Forms | Powder |
Product Brand | Apollo Scientific | ||
Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | C₄H₇N₃O |
Creatinine is a heterocyclic compound widely used in clinical, biochemical, and physiological research. It is a natural breakdown product of creatine phosphate in muscle and is typically excreted in urine. Creatinine is a crucial analyte in kidney function tests and metabolic studies.
This high-purity grade (≥95%) creatinine from Apollo Scientific is ideal for laboratory reagent use, including calibration standards, assay development, and reference material in analytical methods such as colorimetric, HPLC, and spectrophotometric assays.
Chemical Properties
Property | Details |
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Chemical Name | Creatinine |
Synonyms | 2-Amino-1-methyl-1,5-dihydro-4H-imidazol-4-one |
CAS Number | 60-27-5 |
Molecular Formula | C₄H₇N₃O |
Molecular Weight | 113.12 g/mol |
EINECS Number | 200-466-7 |
MDL Number | MFCD00059730 |
Beilstein Reference | 112061 |
Merck Index | 14,2569 |
Purity | ≥95% (Typically 98%) |
Appearance | White to off-white powder |
Odor | Odorless |
pH (in solution) | 7.5 – 8.5 |
Melting Point | ~255 °C (decomposes) |
Storage Temperature | Ambient |
Applications & Use Cases
🧪 Clinical Chemistry
- Calibration standards in kidney function assays
- Measurement of serum and urine creatinine levels
- Use in creatinine clearance calculations
🧬 Biochemical Research
- As a metabolic reference compound
- Investigating creatine–creatinine conversion pathways
🧫 Pharmaceutical Development
- Employed in formulation stability studies
- Included in reference panels for method validation
🔬 Analytical Method Development
- Used in HPLC, UV-Vis, and colorimetric assays
Ordering Information
Pack Size | Catalog Number | Packaging |
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250 g | OR905165-250G | Bottle |
1 kg | OR905165-1KG | Bottle |
For laboratory and research use only. Not for human or animal consumption.
- Pack Size: 250g 1kg