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Diphenhydramine hydrochloride, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
A histamine H1 receptor antagonistDiphenhydramine hydrochloride acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as a histamine H1-receptor antagonist. Further, it is used as a sedative, hypnotic, antiemetic, antitussive and pruritus. It is employed in the treatment of allergic conditions. In addition to this, it is used as an active ingredient in common cold preparations.
Solubility
Soluble in water, dimethyl sulfoxide, dimethylformamide, methanol and ethanol.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and alkalis.
A histamine H1 receptor antagonistDiphenhydramine hydrochloride acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as a histamine H1-receptor antagonist. Further, it is used as a sedative, hypnotic, antiemetic, antitussive and pruritus. It is employed in the treatment of allergic conditions. In addition to this, it is used as an active ingredient in common cold preparations.
Solubility
Soluble in water, dimethyl sulfoxide, dimethylformamide, methanol and ethanol.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and alkalis.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 168°C to 169°C |
Quantity | 50 g |
UN Number | UN2811 |
Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,dimethyl sulfoxide,dimethylformamide,methanol and ethanol. |
Formula Weight | 291.82 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | Diphenhydramine hydrochloride |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H351-H361-H302-H315-H319-H335 Suspected of causing cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 205-687-2 |
RTECSNumber | KR7000000 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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