What is Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride CAS 147-24-0?
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride CAS 147-24-0 is the hydrochloride salt form of diphenhydramine, a well-known first-generation ethanolamine antihistamine. It typically appears as a white or almost white crystalline powder, odorless with a bitter, numbing taste, and is exceptionally soluble in water and alcohol.
Widely recognized for its potent antihistaminic, anticholinergic (drying), and sedative properties, Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride competitively blocks histamine H1 receptors and muscarinic cholinergic receptors. It is extensively utilized in human and veterinary medicine for managing allergic conditions, motion sickness, parkinsonism symptoms, and as a sleep aid or antiemetic.
Specifications
| Property |
Value |
| Appearance |
White or almost white crystalline powder |
| Melting Point |
168-172 °C |
| Boiling Point |
163-167 °C (Press: 3 Torr) |
| Density |
1.0489 (rough estimate) |
| pH |
4.0 to 5.5 (100 g/L, 25 °C) |
| Water Solubility |
1000 g/L (Very soluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol) |
| Storage Conditions |
Store at 2 °C to 8 °C in a desiccated area, protected from light |
Features
- H1 Receptor Antagonism: Competitively blocks histamine actions on bronchial, capillary, and gastrointestinal smooth muscle to prevent allergic responses.
- Central Nervous System Penetration: Readily crosses the blood-brain barrier, accounting for its pronounced sedative and anticholinergic effects.
- High Aqueous Solubility: Dissolves easily in water (up to 1000 g/L), making it adaptable for oral, topical, and parenteral formulations.
- Multifunctional Profile: Exhibits anti-allergic, antiemetic, anti-tussive, antispasmodic, and local anesthetic properties.
Applications
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in over-the-counter and prescription medications for allergies, cold symptoms, insomnia, and motion sickness.
- Emergency & Clinical Use: Applied parenterally as an adjunct in treating severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis after acute symptoms are controlled.
- Veterinary Medicine: Utilized in small animals and livestock for its antihistaminic and sedative effects, motion sickness prevention, and as an antiemetic.
- Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated into topical skin-conditioning formulations and anti-itch preparations to relieve pruritus and skin rashes.
Packaging
Mikem offers flexible packaging options, including 25 kg of fiber drums for liquid products and 15–25 kg PP/PE bags for powder products, all customizable to meet your specific needs.