Phenylephrine
TL;DR: Phenylephrine (CAS 59-42-7) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C9H13NO2 and molecular weight 167.09464 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
3-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]phenol
Also Known As: phenylephrine, L-Phenylephrine, Metasynephrine, Mezaton, m-Oxedrine
Application Areas
Top 5 of 18 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C9H13NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 167.09464 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 52.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 167.09464 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 12 |
| Complexity | 130.0 |
| Melting Point | 140-145 °C |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water |
| SMILES | CNC[C@@H](C1=CC(=CC=C1)O)O |
| InChIKey | SONNWYBIRXJNDC-VIFPVBQESA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Phenylephrine is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Phenylephrine (CAS 59-42-7) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Phenylephrine is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 59-42-7 and the molecular formula C9H13NO2 and a molecular weight of 167.09 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a solubility: Freely soluble in water. It is also known as phenylephrine and L-Phenylephrine.
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Chemical Property Profile of Phenylephrine
Property Insights of Phenylephrine
The XLogP value of -0.3 indicates that Phenylephrine is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 52.5 Ų, Phenylephrine exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Phenylephrine has 3 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Phenylephrine?
The CAS number of Phenylephrine is 59-42-7.
What is the molecular formula of Phenylephrine?
The molecular formula of Phenylephrine is C9H13NO2.
What is the molecular weight of Phenylephrine?
The molecular weight of Phenylephrine is 167.09464 g/mol.
What are the applications of Phenylephrine?
Phenylephrine is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Phenylephrine (CAS 59-42-7) with custom...
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