SPL Set ID: 93f9c3b2-d4c5-80d3-5421-8b4c29fbf8a6
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Sorafenib, a kinase inhibitor, is the tosylate salt of sorafenib. Sorafenib tosylate, USP has the chemical name 4-(4-{3-[4-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ureido}phenoxy)-N2-methylpyridine-2-carboxamide 4-methylbenzenesulfonate. The molecular formula of sorafenib tosylate, USP is C 21 H 16 ClF 3 N 4 O 3 .C 7 H 8 O 3 S and the molecular weight of sorafenib tosylate, USP is 637.03 grams/mole. Its structural formula is: Sorafenib tosylate, USP is a white or slightly yellowish or brownish powder. Sorafenib tosylate, USP is soluble in polyethylene glycol 400, slightly soluble in ethanol, and practically insoluble in aqueous media (i.e. water) and in heptane. Sorafenib tablets, USP for oral use are supplied as film-coated tablets containing 200 mg of sorafenib equivalent to 274 mg sorafenib tosylate, USP and the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, iron oxide yellow, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulphate, talc and titanium dioxide. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP.