Acetaminophen API

Product Description

Formula: C8H9NO2

Molar mass: 151.163 g/mol

Melting point: 169 degree Celsius 

CAS ID: 103-90-2

Trade name: Tylenol, Panadol, others

IUPAC ID: N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanamide, N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide

Soluble in: Water, Alcohol

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. Acetaminophen is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers. Acetaminophen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

This drug is used to treat mild to moderate pain (from headaches, menstrual periods, toothaches, backaches, osteoarthritis, or cold/flu aches and pains) and to reduce fever.

Acetaminophen is an active ingredient in hundreds of over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines. It relieves pain and fever. And, it is also combined with other active ingredients in medicines that treat allergy, cough, colds, flu, and sleeplessness. In prescription medicines, acetaminophen is found with other active ingredients to treat moderate to severe pain. Acetaminophen can cause serious liver damage if more than directed is used.