Risperidone
CAS Number
106266-06-2
EC Number
600-733-1
Industries: Pharma & Healthcare
What is Risperidone?
Risperidone (CAS 106266-06-2) is an atypical antipsychotic active pharmaceutical ingredient used in the manufacture of finished-dose psychiatric medications.
Where is Risperidone used?
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing: controlled API for regulated drug products
- Oral solid-dose formulations: active ingredient in tablets and oral solutions for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
- Generic development: API for bioequivalent products and ANDA dossiers
- CDMOs use it as a reference compound in formulation feasibility and dissolution testing.
Good to know: Risperdal Consta is a distinct extended-release injectable microsphere formulation, requiring specialized excipient systems and cold-chain handling.
Commercial specifications
- Pharmaceutical-grade specifications conforming to USP, BP, and Ph. Eur. monographs
- Documentation: CoA, DMF references, ICH-compliant impurity profiles
- Quantities from research-scale grams to commercial multi-kilogram batches
Other Names (Synonyms)
R-64766|Risperdal|Risperdal Consta|Rispolept|Rispolin|Risperin|Sequinan|Risperidal M-Tab
What are the physical properties of Risperidone?
Melting Point 170 °C
Boiling Point 572.4±60.0 °C(Predicted)
Density 1.38±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
Flash Point 9°C
Appearance Crystalline Solid
Color white to off-white
Form powder
Water Solubility 44.74mg/L(25 ºC)
How is Risperidone classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS06· Toxic GHS08· Health Hazard GHS09· Environmental Hazard
Hazard Statements
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H331 Toxic if inhaled
H351 Suspected of causing cancer
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements
P203 Obtain, consult and follow expert instructions for use.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Risperidone?
HS Code 29349900
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3
toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
WGK (Germany) 3