Also known as: PALA; N-Phosphonacetyl-L-Aspartic Acid
Sparfosic Acid (PALA) is an antineoplastic agent that inhibits the enzyme aspartate transcarbamylase (ATCase), a key enzyme in the de novo pyrimidine biosynthesis pathway. It is used experimentally in cancer chemotherapy research. Mediocon Inc manufactures GMP-compliant Sparfosic Acid at its Aurangabad facility.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 51321-79-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C₅H₁₀NO₅P |
| Molecular Weight | 183.11 g/mol |
| Grade | IP / BP / EP / USP |
| Category | Antineoplastic / Enzyme Inhibitor |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 20 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Microbial Limits | Complies with pharmacopoeia |
| Identification | IR, HPLC Compliant |
| Batch No | SA/25030259 |
| Mfg Date | MAR 2025 |
| Exp Date | FEB 2031 |
| Packing | 25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement |