Description
Diphenhydramine HCl (Benadryl), a histamine H1 antagonist used as an antiemetic, antitussive, for dermatoses and pruritus, for hypersensitivity reactions, as a hypnotic, an antiparkinson, and as an ingredient in common cold preparations. It can also be used for animals.
IUPAC Name
2-benzhydryloxy-N,N-dimethylethanamine;hydrochloride
Molecular Formula
C17H21NO.HCl
Canonical SMILES
CN(C)CCOC(C1=CC=CC=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2.Cl
InChI
InChI=1S/C17H21NO.ClH/c1-18(2)13-14-19-17(15-9-5-3-6-10-15)16-11-7-4-8-12-16;/h3-12,17H,13-14H2,1-2H3;1H
InChIKey
PCHPORCSPXIHLZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
343.7°C at 760 mmHg
Solubility
water, 602.4 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
Appearance
White Crystal Powder
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.
Stability
Stable, but slowly darkens upon exposure to light. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.