Cetirizine hydrochloride
SIAL/BP837 - British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Cetirizine dihydrochloride; [2-
CAS Number: 83881-52-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C21H25ClN2O3 · 2HCl
Molecular Weight: 461.81
MDL Number: MFCD00941428
Linear Formula: C21H25ClN2O3 · 2HCl
Product Type: Chemical
API family | cetirizine |
application(s) | pharmaceutical pharmaceutical small molecule |
form | solid |
format | neat |
grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
InChI | 1S/C21H25ClN2O3.2ClH/c22- |
InChI key | PGLIUCLTXOYQMV-UHFFFAOYSA |
manufacturer/tradename | BP |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | OC(COCCN1CCN(C(C2=CC=C(Cl |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Application: | Cetirizine hydrochloride BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia. Also used in monographs such as: • Cetirizine Oral Solution • Cetirizine Tablets |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Cetirizine hydrochloride is an orally active and selective H1-receptor antagonist. Antihistaminic; Piperazines. Non-sedating type histamine H1-receptor antagonist; major metabolite of hydroxyzine. Pharmacological activity resides primarily in the (R)-isomer. |
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. |
Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
Packaging: | Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia |
Symbol | GHS07 |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H302 |
Precautionary statements | P301 + P312 + P330 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 12352200 |