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Sigma-Aldrich

Xylometazoline hydrochloride

Synonym(s):

2-(4-tert-Butyl-2,6-dimethylbenzyl)-2-imidazoline hydrochloride

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H24N2 · HCl
CAS Number:
1218-35-5
Molecular Weight:
280.84
EC Number:
214-936-4
MDL number:
MFCD00238707
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
24278781
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

200

originator

Novartis

SMILES string

CC1=CC(C(C)(C)C)=CC(C)=C1CC2=NCCN2.Cl

InChI

1S/C16H24N2.ClH/c1-11-8-13(16(3,4)5)9-12(2)14(11)10-15-17-6-7-18-15;/h8-9H,6-7,10H2,1-5H3,(H,17,18);1H

InChI key

YGWFCQYETHJKNX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... ADRA1A(148) , ADRA1B(147) , ADRA1D(146) , ADRA2A(150) , ADRA2B(151) , ADRA2C(152)

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Biochem/physiol Actions

α-adrenoceptor agonist; imidazoline binding site ligand.

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by Novartis. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Anaesthesia, 68(5), 467-471 (2013-03-14)
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