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Dextromethorphan hydrobromide

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide monohydrate, (9S,13S,14S)-3-Methoxy-17-methylmorphinan hydrobromide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C18H25NO · HBr · H2O
CAS Number:
6700-34-1
Molecular Weight:
370.32
Beilstein:
6453793
MDL number:
MFCD02173901
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329749560
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

dextromethorphan

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

Br[H].[H]O[H].[H][C@]12CCCC[C@]13CCN(C)[C@H]2Cc4ccc(OC)cc34

InChI

1S/C18H25NO.BrH.H2O/c1-19-10-9-18-8-4-3-5-15(18)17(19)11-13-6-7-14(20-2)12-16(13)18;;/h6-7,12,15,17H,3-5,8-11H2,1-2H3;1H;1H2/t15-,17+,18+;;/m1../s1

InChI key

STTADZBLEUMJRG-IKNOHUQMSA-N

Gene Information

human ... GRIN2A(2903) , SIGMAR1(10280)

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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

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 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:
  • Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Tablets
  • Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Doxylamine Succinate, and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Oral Solution
  • Capsules Containing at Least Three of the Following—Acetaminophen and Salts of Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, and Pseudoephedrine
  • Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
  • Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Oral Solution
  • Guaifenesin, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride, and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Capsules
  • Oral Powder Containing at Least Three of the Following—Acetaminophen and Salts of Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, and Pseudoephedrine

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 crossbonesEnvironment
GHS06,GHS09

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301,H411

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class Code

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

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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