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BP284

Phenylephrine hydrochloride

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

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

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H4CH(CH2NHCH3)OH·HCl
CAS Number:
61-76-7
Molecular Weight:
203.67
EC Number:
200-517-3
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
4158948
MDL number:
MFCD00012605
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

phenylephrine

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

mp

143-145 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical
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)

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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 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

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

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Methylphenidate Prolonged-release Capsules
  • Methylphenidate Tablets
  • Phenylephrine Intracameral Injection
  • Phenylephrine Eye Drops
  • Phenylephrine Injection

    • 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.

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    GHS07

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    Warning

    hcodes

    H302,H317

    Hazard Classifications

    Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Skin Sens. 1B

    Storage Class

    13 - Non Combustible Solids

    wgk

    WGK 1

    flash_point_f

    Not applicable

    flash_point_c

    Not applicable

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    SKUGTIN
    BP28404061834419785

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