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Bephenium

Also known as Bephenum, Benzyldimethyl(2-phenoxyethyl)ammonium, Ammonium, benzyldimethyl(2-phenoxyethyl)-

CAS 7181-73-9Formula C17H22NO+Molar mass 256.37 g/molEC 230-546-7
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Bephenium chemical structure, C17H22NO+, CAS 7181-73-9
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
7181-73-9
Formula
C17H22NO+
Molar mass
256.37 g/mol
Melting point
170 to 171 °C
HS code
292390
Category
Antibiotics and anti-infectives

What is Bephenium?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Bephenium is an aromatic amine.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
benzyl-dimethyl-(2-phenoxyethyl)azanium
CAS number
7181-73-9 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
230-546-7
Molecular formula
C17H22NO+
UNII
PXO9B4983I
InChIKey
AVWWVJUMXRXPNF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C17H22NO/c1-18(2,15-16-9-5-3-6-10-16)13-14-19-17-11-7-4-8-12-17/h3-12H,13-15H2,1-2H3/q+1
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C[N+](C)(CCOC1=CC=CC=C1)CC2=CC=CC=C2

Synonyms

  • Bephenum
  • Benzyldimethyl(2-phenoxyethyl)ammonium
  • Ammonium, benzyldimethyl(2-phenoxyethyl)-
  • Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-(2-phenoxyethyl)-
  • N,N-Dimethyl-N-(2-phenoxyethyl)-benzenemethanaminium
  • benzyldimethyl(2-phenoxyethyl)azanium
  • benzyl-dimethyl-(2-phenoxyethyl)azanium
  • bephenium-hydroxynaphthoate
  • N-Benzyl-N,N-dimethyl-2-phenoxyethan-1-aminium
  • N,N-dimethyl-N-(phenylmethyl)-2-(phenyloxy)ethanaminium

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Melting point
170 to 171 °Cexp.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
256.37 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
256.1696 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
3.34calc.
Topological polar surface area
9.23 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
6calc.
Heavy atoms
19calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.29calc.
Formal charge
1calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
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(CNCCOc2ccccc2)cc1

c1ccc(CNCCOc2ccccc2)cc1

2 rings, 17 atoms, the Benzyl-(2-phenoxy-ethyl)-amine ring system.

100 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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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Veterinary medication:.

Roles

  • anthelminthic drug
  • antiinfective agent
  • antiparasitic agent
  • pharmaceutical

How it is made

Copp, us patent 2,918,401 (1959 to burroughs wellcome), copp german patent 1,117,600 (1961 to wellcome foundation), ca 56, 14165i (1962). (Bephenium salts)

1-Chloro-2-phenoxyethane is caused to condense with dimethylamine & resulting dimethyl(2-phenoxyethyl)amine is quaternized with benzyl chloride. Metathesis with aq solution of sodium 3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate yields desired compd. Us patent 2,918,401. (Hydroxynaphthoate salt)

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 Bephenium is traded under.

HS 2923.90Indicative HS code

Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides whether or not chemically defined not elsewhere classified…

World exports in 2024
$1.07B
+14.4% vs 2023, imports $1.16B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China36.7%
  2. United States14.2%
  3. Netherlands9.4%
Top importers
  1. South Korea10.7%
  2. Germany10.1%
  3. United States9.9%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

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

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Bephenium, based on the data on this page

What is Bephenium?

Bephenium is an aromatic amine.

What is the CAS number of Bephenium?

The CAS registry number of Bephenium is 7181-73-9.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Bephenium?

The molecular formula of Bephenium is C17H22NO+ and its molar mass is 256.37 g/mol.

What is Bephenium used for?

Veterinary medication:.

Is Bephenium hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Bephenium is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Bephenium?

Bephenium is usually classified under HS code 292390 (Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides, lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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