BP837

Cetirizine hydrochloride

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Cetirizine dihydrochloride, [2-[4-[(4-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethyl]-1-piperazinyl]ethoxy]acetic acid dihydrochloride
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₁H₂₅ClN₂O₃ · 2HCl
• CAS Number: 83881-52-1
• Molecular Weight: 461.81
• MDL number: MFCD00941428
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: cetirizine
• form: solid
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• manufacturer/tradename: BP
• application(s): pharmaceutical; pharmaceutical small molecule
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: OC(COCCN1CCN(C(C2=CC=C(Cl)C=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3)CC1)=O.[H]Cl.[H]Cl
• InChI: 1S/C21H25ClN2O3.2ClH/c22-19-8-6-18(7-9-19)21(17-4-2-1-3-5-17)24-12-10-23(11-13-24)14-15-27-16-20(25)26;;/h1-9,21H,10-16H2,(H,25,26);2*1H
• InChI key: PGLIUCLTXOYQMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... HRH1(3269)

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Cetirizine hydrochloride BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:

Cetirizine Capsules

Cetirizine Oral Solution

Cetirizine Tablets

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cetirizine hydrochloride is an orally active and selective H1-receptor antagonist. Antihistaminic; Piperazines. Non-sedating type histamine H1-receptor antagonist; major metabolite of hydroxyzine. Pharmacological activity resides primarily in the (R)-isomer.

Packaging

Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P301 + P312 + P330
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable