Creatinine

Industrial Applications

Creatinine is primarily used in the pharmaceutical and clinical laboratory industry as a biomarker to assess kidney function. It is an essential compound in diagnostic tests, including blood and urine analyses, to monitor renal health and evaluate the efficiency of kidney excretion. Creatinine is also used in research related to muscle metabolism and renal physiology.

Physical Properties

Creatinine is a nitrogenous organic compound that typically appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder. It is highly soluble in water and polar solvents, chemically stable under normal conditions, and non-volatile. Its solid form allows for accurate measurement in laboratory assays and diagnostic applications.

Grade

• Injectable
• USP-NF
• DMF

Other Names

• Methyl Guanidine
• 1-Methyl-3-imidazolidinone

Abbreviations

• Cr

Form

• Solid