Phenylephrine

Name: Phenylephrine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-007650

About Phenylephrine

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Phenylephrine, a high-purity reference standard of Phenylephrine registered under CAS number 59-42-7. Its molecular formula is C9H13NO2 and its molecular weight is 167.2 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 3-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]phenol. Common synonyms include L-Phenylephrine and (R)-3-[1-Hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]phenol.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Laboratories use this Phenylephrine standard for identity and assay testing, system suitability checks and method validation supporting ANDA and DMF filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Phenylephrine
Catalogue No.	VQ-007650
CAS Number	59-42-7
IUPAC name	3-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]phenol
Molecular formula	C₉H₁₃NO₂
Molecular weight	167.2 g/mol
Exact mass	167.0946
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	SONNWYBIRXJNDC-VIFPVBQESA-N
SMILES	CNC[C@@H](C1=CC(=CC=C1)O)O
PubChem CID	6041

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 3
TPSA	52.5 Å²
Synonyms	L-Phenylephrine, (R)-3-[1-Hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]phenol, (R)-Phenylephrine, (alpha R)-3-Hydroxy-alpha-[(methylamino)methyl]benzenemethanol, (-)-Phenylephrine, (-)-m-Hydroxy-alpha-(methylaminomethyl)benzyl alcohol, (-)-m-Oxedrine, (-)-m-Synephrine, Mesaton, Mesatone, Metaoxedrin, Metaoxedrine

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P301 + P317, P330, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Phenylephrine?

The CAS Registry Number of Phenylephrine is 59-42-7. It is also known as L-Phenylephrine, (R)-3-[1-Hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]phenol, (R)-Phenylephrine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Phenylephrine?

Phenylephrine has the molecular formula C9H13NO2 and a molecular weight of 167.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]phenol.

What is Phenylephrine used for?

Phenylephrine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Phenylephrine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Phenylephrine can I order?

We supply Phenylephrine in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Phenylephrine?

Yes. Every lot of Phenylephrine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Phenylephrine be shipped internationally?

Yes. Phenylephrine is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.