UNSPSC 51272406: Isoflurane
Commodity
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NIGP codes for 51272406
Definition
This classification denotes an anesthetic agent with the molecular formula C3H2ClF5O, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier CYS9AKD70P, chemically known as 2-chloro-2-(difluoromethoxy)-1,1,1-trifluoroethane but generally known as isoflurane, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 3763. European Medicines Agency schedules Isoflurane in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB08319MIG.
Read the full definition
The term ISOFLURANE is an International Non-Proprietary Name or INN (see WHO INN reference publication, Volume 27, No. 10 1973, List 13). World Health Organization schedules isoflurane in its Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classification. ISOFLURANE is scheduled in the U.S. International Trade Commission's Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) Pharmaceutical Appendix. Most nations schedule isoflurane under HS 29091990 and SITC 51616. As of Q4 2014, ISOFLURANE remains the US FDA Preferred Term for this commodity. Isoflurane bears US NLM identifiers UMLS ID C0022180 and NCI Concept Code C65978.
SMILES: CLC(OC(F)F)C(F)(F)F.
About UNSPSC 51272406
UNSPSC 51272406 Isoflurane, a Commodity code, does not align with the state and local procurement activity currently tagged under it. The recent opportunities in the dataset show no solicitations for isoflurane or other anesthetic agents; instead, they cover naloxone and drug deactivation systems (Seminole County, Florida), direct-to-manufacturer prescription programs (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), and generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products (Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance). The code shows little relevant recent activity in the state and local market.
The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual procurement signals suggests either a classification error in the source data or minimal current demand for isoflurane through state and local channels. Firms pursuing opportunities in pharmaceutical procurement—whether anesthetic agents, emergency medications, or bulk generic drugs—should monitor the code for future activity but should not rely on the current tagging as a reliable source for isoflurane-specific solicitations.
Quick answers
What is UNSPSC 51272406?
UNSPSC 51272406 is Isoflurane, a commodity in UNSPSC 51000000, Pharmaceutical Products incl. Contraceptives and Vaccines.
Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 51272406?
UNSPSC 51272406 maps to 1 NIGP code, 26928 Central Nervous System Agents (Including: Analegsic, Anticonvulsant, Antidepressant, Antihistamine, Antipsychotic and Sedative).
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