Plastic additive 12
USP/1545034 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Oleamide; cis-9,10-Octadecenoamide; cis-9-Octadecenamide; Oleic acid amide
CAS Number: 301-02-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C18H35NO
Molecular Weight: 281.48
MDL Number: MFCD00053638
Linear Formula: C18H35NO
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | USP Biologics pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| form | solid |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C18H35NO/c1-2-3-4-5-6- |
| InChI key | FATBGEAMYMYZAF-KTKRTIGZSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCCC=C/CCCCCCCC(N)= |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Plastic additive 12 USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Sleep-inducing brain lipid, which allosterically modulates GABAA receptors and potentiates 5-HT7 serotonin receptor responses. Selective endogenous agonist of rat and human CB1 cannabinoid receptor. |
| General description: | Plastic additive 12 enhances the physical properties of plastics used in biologic drug packaging. By improving flexibility and preventing material degradation, it helps maintain the structural integrity of biologics during storage and distribution. As a USP reference standard, this additive is essential for ensuring the safety and stability of biologics throughout their lifecycle. The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics. |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including MSDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Other Notes: | This product is part of USP Biologics Program. |
| Other Notes: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including MSDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Ph |
| Other Notes: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including MSDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 404.6 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 207 °C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |

