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T4264

Tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

4,5-Dihydro-2-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)-1H-imidazole monohydrochloride, Tetryzoline hydrochloride

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C13H16N2 · HCl
CAS Number:
522-48-5
Molecular Weight:
236.74
NACRES:
NA.77
PubChem Substance ID:
24278736
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
EC Number:
208-329-3
MDL number:
MFCD00058029
Assay:
≥98% (HPLC)
Quality level:
200
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Quality Level

200

assay

≥98% (HPLC)

solubility

H2O: freely soluble, alcohol: freely soluble, chloroform: very slightly soluble, diethyl ether: insoluble

originator

Novartis

SMILES string

Cl.C1CC(C2=NCCN2)c3ccccc3C1

InChI

1S/C13H16N2.ClH/c1-2-6-11-10(4-1)5-3-7-12(11)13-14-8-9-15-13;/h1-2,4,6,12H,3,5,7-9H2,(H,14,15);1H

InChI key

BJORNXNYWNIWEY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... ADRA1A(148), ADRA1B(147), ADRA1D(146), ADRA2A(150), ADRA2B(151), ADRA2C(152)

Biochem/physiol Actions

Tetrahydrozoline is an α-adrenergic agonist and an imidazoline derivative. It plays a crucial role in the constriction of conjunctival blood vessels. Tetrahydrozoline is a common component of nasal and eye drop formulations.

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GHS07

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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0000493073
0000493073
0000436956
0000436956
SLCB7381

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Mary E Carr et al.
Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.), 49(9), 810-814 (2011-10-07)
No information exists on therapeutic or toxic concentrations of tetrahydrozoline, which has been reported to be used in drug facilitated sexual assaults. The primary aim of this investigation was to establish baseline therapeutic serum and urine concentrations in a sample
Henry A Spiller et al.
Journal of forensic sciences, 57(3), 835-838 (2012-01-04)
Drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) has been defined as the use of a chemical agent to facilitate a sexual assault. We report two cases of the use of tetrahydrozoline for DFSA. We believe this is the first report with urinary quantification
Aaron Daggy et al.
Veterinary and human toxicology, 45(4), 210-212 (2003-07-29)
Visine, an over-the-counter, tetrahydrozoline topical ophthalmic decongestant, possesses central and peripheral alpha2-adrenergic properties. We present a case of accidental pediatric oral exposure with resultant neurological and cardiovascular complications. Visine is not marketed in childproof containers, despite the potential severity of
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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
T4264-1G04061825983776
T4264-10G04061832094021