Description / Application
Oxymetazoline hydrochloride is a hydrochloride salt resulting from the reaction of equimolar quantities of oxymetazoline and hydrogen chloride. A direct-acting sympathomimetic with marked alpha-adrenergic activity, it is a vasoconstrictor that is used to relieve nasal congestion. It has a role as a sympathomimetic agent, an alpha-adrenergic agonist, a vasoconstrictor agent and a nasal decongestant. It contains an oxymetazoline(1+).
Identities
| Alternative Name | 2-(3-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl-4-t-butylbenzyl)-2-imidazoline hydrochloride |
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| Molecular Formula | C16H25ClN2O |
| Molecular Weight | 296.83 |
| MFCD | MFCD00058147 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN2811 |
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| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | I |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H300 |
| Precautionary Statements | P264;P270;P301+P310;P321;P330;P405;P501 |