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Histamine dihydrochloride

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2-(4-Imidazolyl)ethylamine dihydrochloride

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H9N3 · 2HCl
CAS Number:
56-92-8
Molecular Weight:
184.07
Beilstein:
3624116
MDL number:
MFCD00012703
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750008
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

histamine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

249-252 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Cl[H].Cl[H].NCCc1c[nH]cn1

InChI

1S/C5H9N3.2ClH/c6-2-1-5-3-7-4-8-5;;/h3-4H,1-2,6H2,(H,7,8);2*1H

InChI key

PPZMYIBUHIPZOS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... HRH1(3269)

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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 SDS 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

Histamine dihydrochloride USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.
Also, for use with USP monograph such as Histamine Phosphate Injection

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

Health hazardExclamation mark
GHS08,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H315,H317,H319,H334,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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