Xylometazoline (hydrochloride)

CAS: 1218-35-5

Category: Imidazoline

Purity0.1% Nasal Spray, 0.05% Nasal Drops, EP Reference Standard
Molecular FormulaC16H25ClN2
Molecular Weight280.84
AppearanceWhite to off-white crystalline powder
Packaging5kg/aluminum foil bag or 10kg/fiber drum.
Testing IndicatorsAppearance — Visual inspection; Identification — IR, Chloride test; Purity — RP-HPLC; pH — Potentiometry; Loss on drying — Gravimetry; Heavy metals — ICP-MS; Residual solvents — GC; Microbial limits — Pour plate; Imidazoline impurities — HPLC.
Storage NotesStore in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, protected from light.
Lead Time10 days
Used as the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the manufacture of nasal decongestant sprays and drops.