Phenylephrine hydrochloride
Also known as Phenylephrine HCl, Biomydrin, Mydfrin
Key facts
What buyers check first
- Physical form
- Powder
- Melting point
- 140 to 145
- Solubility
- Greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 70 °F
- HS code
- 292250
- Category
- Pharmaceuticals and APIs

What is Phenylephrine hydrochloride?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt form of phenylephrine, a direct-acting sympathomimetic amine chemically related to adrenaline and ephedrine with potent vasoconstrictor property. Phenylephrine is a post-synaptic alpha-adrenergic receptor agonist that causes vasoconstriction, increases systolic/diastolic pressures, reflex bradycardia, and stroke output.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- 3-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]phenol, hydrochloride
- CAS number
- 61-76-7 CAS number cross-checked
- EC number
- 200-517-3
- Molecular formula
- C9H14ClNO2
- UNII
- 04JA59TNSJ
- MDL number
- MFCD00012605
- InChIKey
- OCYSGIYOVXAGKQ-FVGYRXGTSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C9H13NO2.ClH/c1-10-6-9(12)7-3-2-4-8(11)5-7;/h2-5,9-12H,6H2,1H3;1H/t9-;/m0./s1
- Canonical SMILES
- CNCC(O)c1cccc(O)c1.Cl
- Isomeric SMILES
- CNC[C@@H](C1=CC(=CC=C1)O)O.Cl
Synonyms
- Phenylephrine HCl
- Biomydrin
- Mydfrin
- Nostril
- (R)-Phenylephrine hydrochloride
- Neo-Synephrine
- L-Phenylephrine hydrochloride
- Almefrin
- Consdrin
- Fenilfar
- Histabid
- Idrianol
- Neophryn
- Neosympatol
- Oftalfrine
- Phenistan
- Pyristan
- Stanephrin
- Sucraphen
- Synethenate
- Vazculep
- Efricel
- Emagrin
- Lexatol
- Prefrin
Show all 39 synonymsShow fewer synonyms
- Rhinall
- Synasal
- Fenox
- meta-Sympatol
- Alcon-efrin
- OP-Isophrin
- Neo-Synesin 1
- Metaoxedrine chloride
- (-)-Phenylephrine hydrochloride
- Consdrin hydrochloride
- Isophrin hydrochloride
- Metaoxedrine hydrochloride
- meta-Synephrine hydrochloride
- Levophenylephrine hydrochloride
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Physical form | Powderexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Melting point | 140 to 145exp.Measured value |
| Solubility | Greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 70 °Fexp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 203.67 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 203.0713 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 1.07calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 52.49 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 3calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 3calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 3calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 13calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 1calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 1calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0.33calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 1calc.Computed value |
| Components | 2calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Murcko scaffold
The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H302Harmful if swallowed.
- H312Harmful in contact with skin.
- H315Causes skin irritation.
- H317May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements (22)
- P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P264 + P265Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
- P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
- P301 + P317If swallowed: Get medical help.
- P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
- P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305 + P351 + P338If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P317Get medical help.
- P319Get medical help if you feel unwell.
- P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
- P330Rinse mouth.
- P332 + P317If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.
- P333 + P317If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help.
- P337 + P317If eye irritation persists: Get medical help.
- P362 + P364Take off contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.
- P403 + P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P405Store locked up.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
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
Functional uses
- Pharmaceutical
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Health and food
- Active ingredient in FDA approved drug labels
United States
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Phenylephrine hydrochloride is traded under.
Amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols and other amino-compounds with oxygen function
- China39.2%
- United Kingdom27.1%
- India * partner reported4.8%
- United States20.7%
- Germany7.6%
- Italy6.6%
* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.
The HS code shown for Phenylephrine hydrochloride is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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