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Benzylephedrine

Also known as Benzylephedrin, N-Benzyl-ephedrin, Ephedrine, N-benzyl-

CAS 90-85-7Formula C17H21NOMolar mass 255.36 g/molEC 202-020-7
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Benzylephedrine chemical structure, C17H21NO, CAS 90-85-7
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
90-85-7
Formula
C17H21NO
Molar mass
255.36 g/mol
EC number
202-020-7
HS code
292219
Category
Aromatic building blocks

What is Benzylephedrine?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Benzylephedrine is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C17H21NO and a molar mass of 255.36 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 90-85-7. The IUPAC name is 2-[benzyl(methyl)amino]-1-phenylpropan-1-ol.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2-[benzyl(methyl)amino]-1-phenylpropan-1-ol
CAS number
90-85-7 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
202-020-7
Molecular formula
C17H21NO
UNII
J1FWX66N6X
InChIKey
KLNGFIBGXXNTLD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C17H21NO/c1-14(17(19)16-11-7-4-8-12-16)18(2)13-15-9-5-3-6-10-15/h3-12,14,17,19H,13H2,1-2H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CC(C(C1=CC=CC=C1)O)N(C)CC2=CC=CC=C2

Synonyms

  • Benzylephedrin
  • N-Benzyl-ephedrin
  • Ephedrine, N-benzyl-
  • alpha-(1-(benzylmethylamino)ethyl)benzyl alcohol
  • Benzyl alcohol, alpha-(1-(benzylmethylamino)ethyl)-
  • Benzenemethanol, alpha-(1-(methyl(phenylmethyl)amino)ethyl)-
  • 2-[benzyl(methyl)amino]-1-phenylpropan-1-ol
  • alpha-[1-(Methylbenzylamino)ethyl]benzyl alcohol
  • (1R,2S)-2-(N-Benzylmethylamino)-1-phenyl-1-propanol
  • alpha-(1-(Methylbenzylamino)ethyl)benzyl alcohol

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
255.36 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
255.1623 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
3.24calc.
Topological polar surface area
23.47 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
5calc.
Heavy atoms
19calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.29calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccc(CCNCc2ccccc2)cc1

c1ccc(CCNCc2ccccc2)cc1

2 rings, 16 atoms, the N-Benzylphenethylamine ring system.

921 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Benzylephedrine is traded under.

HS 2922.19Indicative HS code

Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their…

World exports in 2024
$2.2B
−4.7% vs 2023, imports $2.27B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China21.7%
  2. Germany17.3%
  3. United States15.6%
Top importers
  1. India * partner reported11.0%
  2. United States9.0%
  3. Germany7.2%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Benzylephedrine is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

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