Product Name: Xylometazoline hydrochloride
Synonyms: 2-(4-tert-butyl-2,6-dimethylbenzyl)-2-imidazolinmonohydrochloride;2-[[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,6-dimethylphenyl]methyl]-4,5-dihydro-1h-imidazol;Galazolin;Neo-Rinoleina;Neo-Synephrine II;Novorin;Olynth;Therapin
CAS: 1218-35-5
MF: C16H25ClN2
MW: 280.84
EINECS: 214-936-4
Product Categories: API;ALBENZA;Miscellaneous Natural Products;Adrenoceptor;Aromatics;Heterocycles;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals
General Description Xylometazoline hydrochloride is a derivative of imidazole, and a representative of the class of α1 agonists. It is commonly used in nasal decongestants, which works on the principle of constricting the blood vessels in the mucous membranes.
Safety Profile Poison by ingestion, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intraperitoneal routes. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx and HCl.