DIFENIDOL HCL
Difenidol hydrochloride is an antivertigo and antiemetic agent acting on vestibular pathways. Side effects include drowsiness, dry mouth, and confusion. Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Difenidol hydrochloride is an antiemetic and antivertigo agent that acts on vestibular nuclei and chemoreceptor trigger zones. Its mechanism involves anticholinergic and sodiumchannelmodulating properties, stabilizing neuronal excitability.
Benefits and Advantages
Used in vestibularsystem modelling, antiemetic mechanism studies, motionsickness research, and CNS signalstabilization analysis.
Side Effects and Risks
Risks include sedation, dizziness, confusion, anticholinergic effects, arrhythmias and hypotension. Handle with CNSactive antiemetic precautions.
Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C21H27NO2·HCl |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 309.4 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 972-02-1 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light. |
| Solubility | CRYSTALS FROM CHLOROFORM + ETHYL ACETATE; FREELY SOL IN METHANOL; SOL IN WATER & CHLOROFORM; PRACTICALLY INSOL IN ETHER, BENZENE, & PETROLEUM ETHER /HCL/ |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | DIPHENIDOL; Difenidol; 972-02-1; Nometic; Avomol |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | 1,1-diphenyl-4-piperidin-1-ylbutan-1-ol |
| InChl Key | OGAKLTJNUQRZJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C21H27NO/c23-21(19-11-4-1-5-12-19,20-13-6-2-7-14-20)15-10-18-22-16-8-3-9-17-22/h1-2,4-7,11-14,23H,3,8-10,15-18H2 |
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