Description
Bromhexine is a mucolytic (expectorant) agent used in the treatment of respiratory disorders associated with viscid or excessive mucus. In addition, bromhexine has antioxidant properties.
Synonyms
Benzenemethanamine, 2-amino-3,5-dibromo-N-cyclohexyl-N-methyl-, hydrochloride (1:1); Benzenemethanamine, 2-amino-3,5-dibromo-N-cyclohexyl-N-methyl-, monohydrochloride; Toluene-α,2-diamine, 3,5-dibromo-Nα-cyclohexyl-Nα-methyl-, monohydrochloride; 2,4-Dibromo-6-[(cyclohexyl-methyl-amino)-methyl]-phenylamine hydrochloride; 2-Amino-3,5-dibromo-N-cyclohexyl-N-methylbenzylamine monohydrochloride; Auxit; Bisolvon; Bisolvon hydrochloride; Bromhexine chloride; Bromhexine monohydrochloride; Cyclohexylmethyl(2-amino-3,5-dibromobenzyl)ammonium chloride; N-Cyclohexyl-N-methyl-(2-amino-3,5-dibromobenzyl)ammonium chloride; N-Cyclohexyl-N-methyl-N-(2-amino-3,5-dibromobenzyl)ammonium chloride; Nα-Cyclohexyl-Nα-methyl-3,5-dibromotoluene-α,2-diamine hydrochloride; Ophtosol; Quentan
IUPAC Name
2,4-dibromo-6-[[cyclohexyl(methyl)amino]methyl]aniline;hydrochloride
Molecular Formula
C14H20Br2N2.HCl
Canonical SMILES
CN(CC1=CC(=CC(=C1N)Br)Br)C2CCCCC2.Cl
InChI
InChI=1S/C14H20Br2N2.ClH/c1-18(12-5-3-2-4-6-12)9-10-7-11(15)8-13(16)14(10)17;/h7-8,12H,2-6,9,17H2,1H3;1H
InChIKey
UCDKONUHZNTQPY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
441.5±35.0°C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
237.5-289°C (dec.)
Solubility
Soluble in Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Appearance
White to Light Beige Solid