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C4915

S-(+)-Chlorpheniramine maleate salt

Synonym(s):

(S)-γ-(4-Chlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-2-pyridinepropanamine maleate salt

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H19ClN2 · C4H4O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
390.86
NACRES:
NA.77
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
EC Number:
219-450-6
MDL number:
Form:
powder
Quality level:
Technical Service
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powder

Quality Level

originator

Bayer

SMILES string

[H]\C(=C(/[H])C(O)=O)C(O)=O.CN(C)CC[C@@H](c1ccc(Cl)cc1)c2ccccn2

InChI

1S/C16H19ClN2.C4H4O4/c1-19(2)12-10-15(16-5-3-4-11-18-16)13-6-8-14(17)9-7-13;5-3(6)1-2-4(7)8/h3-9,11,15H,10,12H2,1-2H3;1-2H,(H,5,6)(H,7,8)/b;2-1-/t15-;/m0./s1

InChI key

DBAKFASWICGISY-DASCVMRKSA-N

Gene Information

human ... HRH1(3269)

General description

Chlorpheniramine maleate is a cationic amphiphilic anti-histamine agent, which is composed of a hydrophobic ring structure and a hydrophilic side chain with a charged cationic amino group.

Application

S-(+)-Chlorpheniramine maleate salt has been used to study the anticholinergic effect of Achillea millefolium and Portulaca olerace on muscarinic receptors of guinea pig tracheal smooth muscle.

Biochem/physiol Actions

H1 histamine receptor antagonist; active isomer.
Chlorpheniramine maleate is clinically used as a topical ointment to treat skin disorders such as sunburn, urticaria, angioedema, pruritus and insect bites.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the Histamine Receptors page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.
This compound was developed by Bayer. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.


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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges



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