1581005

Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): (+)-Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, (+)-ψ-Ephedrine hydrochloride, (1S,2S)-2-Methylamino-1-phenylpropanol hydrochloride, d-Isoephedrine hydrochloride, d-Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅CH[CH(NHCH₃)CH₃]OH·HCl
• CAS Number: 345-78-8
• Molecular Weight: 201.69
• Beilstein: 3915112
• MDL number: MFCD00058088
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750861
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: pseudoephedrine
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• mp: 185-188 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: Cl.CN[C@@H](C)[C@@H](O)c1ccccc1
• InChI: 1S/C10H15NO.ClH/c1-8(11-2)10(12)9-6-4-3-5-7-9;/h3-8,10-12H,1-2H3;1H/t8-,10+;/m0./s1
• InChI key: BALXUFOVQVENIU-KXNXZCPBSA-N

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 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

Pseudoephedrine 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:

• Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Tablets
• Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Oral Solution
• Acetaminophen and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Tablets
• Ibuprofen and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Tablets
• Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets
• Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules
• Guaifenesin and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Capsules

Biochem/physiol Actions

Non-selective adrenergic agonist; decongestant

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
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302,H336
• Precautionary Statements: P301 + P312 + P330
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Central nervous system
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable