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Chlorpromazine hydrochloride

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2-Chloro-10-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)phenothiazine hydrochloride, CPZ, Largactil

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C17H19ClN2S · HCl
CAS Number:
69-09-0
Molecular Weight:
355.33
Beilstein:
3779989
MDL number:
MFCD00012654
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329749339
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

chlorpromazine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Cl[H].CN(C)CCCN1c2ccccc2Sc3ccc(Cl)cc13

InChI

1S/C17H19ClN2S.ClH/c1-19(2)10-5-11-20-14-6-3-4-7-16(14)21-17-9-8-13(18)12-15(17)20;/h3-4,6-9,12H,5,10-11H2,1-2H3;1H

InChI key

FBSMERQALIEGJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... DRD2(1813) , DRD3(1814) , DRD4(1815) , HTR2A(3356)

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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

Chlorpromazine 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:
  • Chlorpromazine
  • Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride
  • Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride Injection
  • Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride Oral Concentrate
  • Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride Syrup
  • Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride Tablets
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Biochem/physiol Actions

Chlorpromazine demonstrates cytotoxic and antiproliferative activity against leukemic cells, but does not affect the viability of normal lymphocytes.
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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.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301,H330

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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