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Stereochemistry RACEMIC
Molecular Formula C10H21N
Molecular Weight 155.2804
Optical Activity ( + / - )
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 1
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of PROPYLHEXEDRINE

SMILES

CNC(C)CC1CCCCC1

InChI

InChIKey=JCRIVQIOJSSCQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C10H21N/c1-9(11-2)8-10-6-4-3-5-7-10/h9-11H,3-8H2,1-2H3

HIDE SMILES / InChI
Propylhexedrine is considered to be an agonist of alpha-adrenergic receptors. It is effective as a topical vasoconstrictor. The primary medicinal use of Benzedrex (Propylhexedrine inhaler) propylhexedrine is temporary symptomatic relief of nasal decongestion due to colds, allergies and allergic rhinitis. Structurally and pharmacologically related to amphetamine.Exact mechanism of action unknown but thought to be similar to amphetamine. When used as a nasal inhaler for this indication, propylhexedrine reduces nasal airway resistance without producing rebound congestion. Abuse does not occur by nasal inhalation; however, a small amount of abuse of the propylhexedrine containing nasal inhalers occurs by oral ingestion of the contents of the inhaler or by intravenous injection. Propylhexedrine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of low abuse potential, a stimulant of low preference for stimulant abusers compared with amphetamine, methylphenidate, phenmetrazine.

Approval Year

Targets

Targets

Conditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
Benzedrex

Approved Use

Self-medication for temporary relief of nasal congestion associated with the common cold, hay fever, or other allergies. Reduce swelling and facilitate visualization of nasal and pharyngeal membranes prior to surgery or diagnostic procedures. Open obstructed eustachian ostia in patients with ear inflammation.

Launch Date

1948
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
The pharmacologic activity of N-methyl-beta-cyclohexyl-isopropylamine hydrochloride.
1947 Apr
Nasal decongestant effect of propylhexedrine.
1982 Jan-Feb
Propylhexdrine.
1986 Jun
Propylhexedrine: a vintage drug of abuse, rediscovered.
2012 Jul-Aug
Patents

Patents

Sample Use Guides

The Benzedrex propylhexedrine inhaler delivers 0.4–0.5 mg of the drug in each 800 mL of air. Adult dosage: 2 inhalations (0.4–0.5 mg) in each nostril no more than every 2 hours.
Route of Administration: Nasal
Name Type Language
PROPYLHEXEDRINE
INN   MART.   MI   USP   VANDF   WHO-DD  
INN  
Official Name English
Propylhexedrine [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
DRISTAN INHALER
Brand Name English
CYCLOHEXANEETHANAMINE, N,.ALPHA.-DIMETHYL-
Systematic Name English
propylhexedrine [INN]
Common Name English
PROPYLHEXEDRINE DL-FORM [MI]
Common Name English
(±)-N,.ALPHA.-DIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANEETHANAMINE
Systematic Name English
DL-PROPYLHEXEDRINE
Common Name English
HYDROMETHAMPHETAMINE
Common Name English
BENZEDREX
Common Name English
NSC-32410
Code English
METHYL-(1-METHYL-2-CYCLOHEXYLETHYL)AMINE
Systematic Name English
PROPYLHEXEDRINE [MART.]
Common Name English
PROPYLHEXEDRINE [VANDF]
Common Name English
PROPYLHEXEDRINE [USP MONOGRAPH]
Common Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
NCI_THESAURUS C29709
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CFR 21 CFR 1308.22
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CFR 21 CFR 341.20
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Code System Code Type Description
WIKIPEDIA
PROPYLHEXEDRINE
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CAS
101-40-6
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CAS
3595-11-7
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SUPERSEDED
ECHA (EC/EINECS)
202-939-3
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ChEMBL
CHEMBL2105275
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DRUG CENTRAL
2305
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ECHA (EC/EINECS)
222-741-0
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ALTERNATIVE
EPA CompTox
DTXSID1023526
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RXCUI
8792
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MESH
C084814
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MERCK INDEX
m9242
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EVMPD
SUB10121MIG
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SMS_ID
100000081363
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NCI_THESAURUS
C47694
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INN
566
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DAILYMED
LQU92IU8LL
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PUBCHEM
7558
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MERCK INDEX
m9242
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DRUG BANK
DB06714
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NSC
32410
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FDA UNII
LQU92IU8LL
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