Furosemide
CAS Number
54-31-9
EC Number
200-203-6
Industries: Pharma & Healthcare
What is Furosemide?
Furosemide (CAS 54-31-9), also known commercially as Lasix, is an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the loop diuretic class.
Where is Furosemide used?
- Human pharmaceuticals: manufacture of finished dosage forms for fluid retention and edema-related conditions
- Oral tablet formulations: primary API at standardized strengths for prescription products
- Injectable solutions: high-purity pharmaceutical-grade material for parenteral processing
- Veterinary pharmaceuticals: companion animal and livestock formulations for cardiac and renal indications
- QC laboratories: reference standard and analytical reagent for validating diuretic drug products
- It is utilized across human and veterinary pharmaceutical markets.
Commercial specifications
- Bulk API offered in kilogram and multi-kilogram quantities
- Documentation: CoA, DMF references, GMP certification
Other Names (Synonyms)
4-chloro-N-furfuryl-5-sulfamoylanthranilic acid|4-chloro-N-(2-furylmethyl)-5-sulfamoylanthranilic acid|4-chloro-5-sulfamoyl-N-furfuryl-anthranilic acid|2-furfurylamino-4-chloro-5-sulfamoylbenzoic acid|Frusemide|Lasix|Furosemid|Errolon
What are the physical properties of Furosemide?
Melting Point 206 °C
Boiling Point 582.1±60.0 °C(Predicted)
Density 1.594 g/cm³ (solid)
Flash Point 11 °C
Appearance white to light yellow crystal powde
Color White to Off-White
Form powder
Water Solubility Soluble in acetone, DMF or methanol. Slightly soluble in water
Refractive Index 1.6580 (estimate)
How is Furosemide classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS07· Irritant GHS08· Health Hazard
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H351 Suspected of causing cancer
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
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.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Furosemide?
HS Code 2935904000
UN Number 1230
ADR Class 3
Packing Group II
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3
toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
WGK (Germany) 3