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Phenylpropanolamine

CHEBI:CHEBI_8104

Definition

An amphetamine in which the parent 1-phenylpropan-2-amine skeleton is substituted at position 1 with an hydroxy group. A decongestant and appetite suppressant, it is commonly used in prescription and over-the-counter cough and cold preparations.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C9H13NO
Molecular Mass
151.206
Charge
0
SMILES
C1=CC=CC(=C1)[C@H]([C@H](N)C)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C9H13NO/c1-7(10)9(11)8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-7,9,11H,10H2,1H3/t7-,9+/m1/s1
InChIKey
DLNKOYKMWOXYQA-APPZFPTMSA-N

Alternative Names

  • (1R,2R)-2-amino-1-phenylpropan-1-ol
  • beta-hydroxyamphetamine
  • fenilpropanolamina
  • norephedrine
  • phenylpropanolamine
  • phenylpropanolaminum
  • PPA

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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Reaxys:3196918
DRON_00010000
8175
core#notation
CHEBI:8104

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