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English name: xylometazoline HCl
English Synonyms: XYLOMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE; XYLOMETAZOLIN HYDROCHLORIDE
CAS: 1218-35-5
EINECS Number: 214-936-4
Formula: C16H25ClN2
MW: 280.8361
Boiling point: 394.2 ° C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 192.2 ° C
Vapor Pressure: 4.56E-06mmHg at 25 ° C
Appearance: white powder
Assay: 99%
2. Description:
Xylometazoline (Pronunciation: Zylow-met-TAH-zoleen), also known as xylomethazoline, is a drug which is used as a topical nasal decongestant.It is applied directly into the nose, either as a spray or as drops.
Xylometazoline is marketed under many brand names (see below) but the most common by far is Otrivine. The standard adult solution strength is 0.1% w/V xylometazoline, and the dose for children under 12 is usually 0.05%.
It should not be used for too long a period of time, or rebound effect may occur after discontinuation (see: Rhinitis medicamentosa). It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, a list of the most important medication needed in a basic health system.
3. Specification:
Molecular Weight : 280.84
Molecular Formula : C16H24N2.HCl
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