D3630

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride

≥98% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): 2-Diphenylmethoxy-N,N-dimethylethylamine hydrochloride, N-(2-Diphenylmethoxyethyl)-N,N-dimethylamine hydrochloride
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₇H₂₁NO · HCl
• CAS Number: 147-24-0
• Molecular Weight: 291.82
• EC Number: 205-687-2
• MDL number: MFCD00012479
• UNSPSC Code: 12352116
• PubChem Substance ID: 24277771
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• Assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• originator: Johnson & Johnson
• SMILES string: Cl[H].CN(C)CCOC(c1ccccc1)c2ccccc2
• InChI: 1S/C17H21NO.ClH/c1-18(2)13-14-19-17(15-9-5-3-6-10-15)16-11-7-4-8-12-16;/h3-12,17H,13-14H2,1-2H3;1H
• InChI key: PCHPORCSPXIHLZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... HRH1(3269)

Description

Application

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride has been used:
as a reference compound to study the long duration of action of antihistamine bilastine in vivo
to detect its embryotoxicity by embryonic stem cell test (EST) using cardiomyocyte differentiation and osteoblasts differentiation
as an antihistamine in experimental studies

Biochem/physiol Actions

H1 histamine receptor antagonist
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (DPH) is an antihistaminic agent that relieves symptoms of hypersensitive reactions. It exhibits antimuscarinic and marked sedative effects. DPH is also used to prevent nausea, vomiting and vertigo of various causes. In addition, it acts as a potential therapeutic for insomnia.

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by Johnson & Johnson. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves