Title: Cyclopentamine
CAS Registry Number: 102-45-4
CAS Name: N,a-Dimethylcyclopentaneethanamine
Synonyms: N,a-dimethylcyclopentaneethylamine; 1-cyclopentyl-2-methylaminopropane; b-(methylamino)propylcyclopentane; cyclopentadrine
Trademarks: Sinos; Cyklosal; Cyclonarol (H?atrol); Clopane (Lilly)
Molecular Formula: C9H19N
Molecular Weight: 141.25
Percent Composition: C 76.53%, H 13.56%, N 9.92%
Literature References: Prepn: Rohrmann,
US 2520015 (1950 to Lilly).
Derivative Type: Hydrochloride
CAS Registry Number: 3459-06-1
Molecular Formula: C9H19N.HCl
Molecular Weight: 177.71
Percent Composition: C 60.83%, H 11.34%, N 7.88%, Cl 19.95%
Properties: Crystals, mp 113-115° (base bp30 83-86°,
nD25 1.4500). Bitter taste. Freely sol in water.
Melting point: mp 113-115°
Boiling point: base bp30 83-86°
Index of refraction: nD25 1.4500
Therap-Cat: Adrenergic (vasoconstrictor); nasal decongestant.
Keywords: a-Adrenergic Agonist; Decongestant.