Telmisartan

Telmisartan (CAS 144701-48-4, EC 620-494-7, formula C33H30N4O2) is a pharmaceutical-grade compound known under trade names including Pritor, Telday, Ritor, and TU-199. It carries no assigned E-code. Originally developed as an angiotensin II receptor blocker, it is classified within pharmaceutical intermediates.

In pharmaceutical and personal care formulations, telmisartan functions as an antioxidant and antimicrobial agent. Its antioxidant activity involves scavenging reactive oxygen species to protect formulation integrity and active ingredients from oxidative degradation. In topical applications, it additionally acts as a skin conditioner, supporting barrier function at the cellular level.

Telmisartan is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline solid meeting pharmaceutical-grade specifications aligned with Ph.Eur. and REACH compliance requirements. It is classified under HS code 2933995300 for customs purposes. Procurement teams should confirm grade specifications and packaging formats directly with the supplier based on batch volume requirements.