UNSPSC 51162648: Picoperine

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NIGP codes for 51162648

Definition

This classification denotes an antitussive agent with the molecular formula C19H25N3, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier (SRS UNII) YK3XA0K1O1, chemically known as 2-pyridinemethanamine, n-phenyl-n-(2-(1-piperidinyl)ethyl)- (9ci) but more generally known as picoperine, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 65701. European Medicines Agency schedules Picoperine in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB09818MIG.

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The term PICOPERINE is an International Non-Proprietary Name or INN (see World Health Organization INN reference publication, Volume 26, No. 10 1972, List 12). PICOPERINE is scheduled in the U.S. International Trade Commission's Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) Pharmaceutical Appendix. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule picoperine under HS 29333999 and SITC 51574. As of Q4 2014, PICOPERINE remains US FDA's Preferred Term for this commodity. Picoperine bears US NLM identifiers UMLS ID C2698806 and NCI Concept Code C76476. SMILES: N1(CCCCC1)CCN(CC1NCCCC1)C1CCCCC1.

About UNSPSC 51162648

UNSPSC 51162648 Picoperine is a Commodity code whose recent state and local activity bears no meaningful connection to the code's nominal scope. The two posted opportunities—Seminole County, Florida's IFB for naloxone and drug deactivation systems, and the Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance's RFP for generic pharmaceuticals and OTC products—are pharmaceutical procurement solicitations tagged to this code but do not involve picoperine as a product or service line. The mismatch suggests either a cataloging error in the source data or a systematic tagging misalignment at the jurisdictional level. State and local governments appear to use this code infrequently or incorrectly, making it unreliable as a signal for actual picoperine demand or related procurement patterns.

No recent state and local opportunities explicitly solicit picoperine. The code shows little relevant recent activity, and vendors evaluating this category should prioritize other UNSPSC codes that more directly describe the pharmaceutical or chemical products they supply.

Quick answers

What is UNSPSC 51162648?

UNSPSC 51162648 is Picoperine, a commodity in UNSPSC 51000000, Pharmaceutical Products incl. Contraceptives and Vaccines.

Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 51162648?

UNSPSC 51162648 maps to 1 NIGP code, 26948 Expectorants, Antitussives, and Mucolytic Agents.

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