Compound Q&A
Is Xylometazoline HCl (CAS: 1218-35-5) safe?
Answer
Xylometazoline HCl (CAS: 1218-35-5) is generally considered safe when handled properly in controlled environments. It has low toxicity but requires standard safety measures such as wearing gloves and goggles to prevent skin or eye contact. Safety data sheets (SDS) recommend avoiding ingestion and following OSHA guidelines for chemical handling. Its use as an impurity is regulated under pharmaceutical safety standards.
About
CAS No
1218-35-5
English Name
Xylometazoline HCl (Oxymetazoline EP Impurity B HCl)
Molecular Formula
C16H25ClN2
Molecular Weight
280.84 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC(=CC(=C1CC2=NCCN2)C)C(C)(C)C.Cl
InChIKey
YGWFCQYETHJKNX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
