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1533002

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Phenylephrine hydrochloride

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

(R)-(−)-Phenylephrine hydrochloride, (R)-(−)-1-(3-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-methylaminoethanol hydrochloride, (R)-(−)-3-Hydroxy-α-(methylaminomethyl)benzyl alcohol hydrochloride

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
HOC6H4CH(CH2NHCH3)OH·HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
203.67
Beilstein:
4158948
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

phenylephrine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

143-145 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OC1=CC([C@H](CNC)O)=CC=C1.Cl

InChI

1S/C9H13NO2.ClH/c1-10-6-9(12)7-3-2-4-8(11)5-7;/h2-5,9-12H,6H2,1H3;1H/t9-;/m0./s1

InChI key

OCYSGIYOVXAGKQ-FVGYRXGTSA-N

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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, has 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

Phenylephrine hydrochloride USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection
  • Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Tablets
  • Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Nasal Solution
  • Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Nasal Jelly
  • Promethazine and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Oral Solution
  • Antipyrine, Benzocaine, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Otic Solution

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Skin Sens. 1B

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

JAN Code

1533002-200MG:


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Phenylephrine Bitartrate
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 40(2), 3513-3513 (2020)
Promethazine and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 38(6), 3724-3724 (2014)
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Tablets
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 43(5), 3520-3520 (2021)
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 44(1), 3519-3519 (2019)
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Nasal Jelly
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 3518-3518 (2013)

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