Title: Medrylamine
CAS Registry Number: 524-99-2
CAS Name: 2-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-
N,N-dimethylethanamine
Synonyms: 2-(
p-methoxy-a-phenylbenzyloxy)-
N,N-dimethylethylamine; 4-methoxy-Benadryl;
p-methoxybenzhydryl b-dimethylaminoethylether; b-(
p-methoxybenzhydryloxy)ethyldimethylamine; phenyl-
p-methoxyphenylcarbinyl dimethylaminoethyl ether
Trademarks: Histaphen(e) (UCB); Postafen Salve (UCB)
Molecular Formula: C18H23NO2
Molecular Weight: 285.38
Percent Composition: C 75.76%, H 8.12%, N 4.91%, O 11.21%
Literature References: Prepn: Morren,
US 2668856 (1954 to U.C.B.).
Derivative Type: Hydrochloride
Molecular Formula: C18H23NO2.HCl
Molecular Weight: 321.84
Percent Composition: C 67.17%, H 7.52%, N 4.35%, O 9.94%, Cl 11.02%
Properties: Crystals, mp 141°.
Melting point: mp 141°
Therap-Cat: Antihistaminic.
Keywords: Antihistaminic; Aminoalkylethers.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.