Product Name

Phenylephrine hydrochloride

General description

Phenylephrine HCl is an alpha-1 adrenergic agonist used as a mydriatic, nasal decongestant, and cardiotonic agent.

Synonym

3-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]phenol;hydrochloride; Metaoxedrine chloride; Neosympatol; Synethenate

Purity

≥98%(HPLC)

CAS Number

61-76-7

Formula

C⁹H¹⁴ClNO²

Molecular Weight

203.666

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

White or Off-white solid

Solubility(25℃)

DMSO

≥30mg/mL

Ethanol

≥30mg/mL

Water

≥30mg/mL

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol   Actions

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt form of phenylephrine, a direct-acting sympathomimetic amine chemically related to adrenaline and ephedrine with potent vasoconstrictor property. Phenylephrine is a post-synaptic alpha-adrenergic receptor agonist that causes vasoconstriction, increases systolic/diastolic pressures, reflex bradycardia, and stroke output.

Application

1. Cardiotonic Agents

2. Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Agonists

3. Sympathomimetics

4. Vasoconstrictor Agents

5. Mydriatics

6. Nasal Decongestants

l  Packaging & Storage

Packaging

250mg; 1g

Storage temp.

0-5℃

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This   product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov