Bromhexine HCl
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MedKoo CAT#: 540051

CAS#: 611-75-6 (HCl)

Description: Bromhexine HCl is a synthetic vasicine derivative used to treat mucus-related respiratory disorders. It increases production of serous mucus, decrease mucus viscosity and helps cilia transport mucus out of the lungs.


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Bromhexine HCl
CAS# 611-75-6 (HCl)

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 540051
Name: Bromhexine HCl
CAS#: 611-75-6 (HCl)
Chemical Formula: C14H21Br2ClN2
Exact Mass: 0.00
Molecular Weight: 412.590
Elemental Analysis: Chemical Formula: Exact Mass: Molecular Weight: Elemental Analysis: C, 40.76; H, 5.13; Br, 38.73; Cl, 8.59; N, 6.79

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Related CAS #: 611-75-6 (HCl)   3572-43-8 (free)  

Synonym: Bromessina; Broncokin; Lisomucin; NA 274; NA-274; NA274

IUPAC/Chemical Name: 2,4-dibromo-6-((cyclohexyl(methyl)amino)methyl)aniline hydrochloride

InChi Key: UCDKONUHZNTQPY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C14H20Br2N2.ClH/c1-18(12-5-3-2-4-6-12)9-10-7-11(15)8-13(16)14(10)17;/h7-8,12H,2-6,9,17H2,1H3;1H

SMILES Code: CN(C1CCCCC1)CC2=CC(Br)=CC(Br)=C2N.[H]Cl

Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder.

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001

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The following data is based on the product molecular weight 412.59 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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