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Ephedrine hydrochloride

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

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Synonym(s):
(1R,2S)-(−)-Ephedrine hydrochloride, (1R,2S)-α-[1-(Methylamino)ethyl]benzyl alcohol hydrochloride, (1R,2S)-(−)-2-Methylamino-1-phenyl-1-propanol hydrochloride
Linear Formula:
C6H5CH[CH(NHCH3)CH3]OH · HCl
CAS Number:
50-98-6
Molecular Weight:
201.69
Beilstein:
3630391
MDL number:
MFCD00066127
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329749725
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

ephedrine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

216-220 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

Cl.CN[C@@H](C)[C@H](O)c1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C10H15NO.ClH/c1-8(11-2)10(12)9-6-4-3-5-7-9;/h3-8,10-12H,1-2H3;1H/t8-,10-;/m0./s1

InChI key

BALXUFOVQVENIU-GNAZCLTHSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including MSDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Ephedrine hydrochloride USP reference standard for use in specified quality tests and assays.

Also used to prepare standard, sensitivity, and system suitability solution for assay and impurity analysis of Ephedrine hydrochloride using liquid chromatography coupled to a UV detector.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Precautionary Statements

P301 + P312 + P330

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Information

监管及禁止进口产品

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Ephedrine hydrochloride
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 44(2), 1641-1641 (2020)

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