1533002

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
• Linear Formula: HOC₆H₄CH(CH₂NHCH₃)OH·HCl
• CAS Number: 61-76-7
• Molecular Weight: 203.67
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 4158948
• MDL number: MFCD00012605
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750817
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• 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
• Gene Information: human ... ADRA1A(148) , ADRA1B(147) , ADRA1D(146)

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, 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.

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS07
• signalword: Warning
• hcodes: H302,H317
• pcodes: P261 - P264 - P272 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Skin Sens. 1B
• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable