Chemical identity
Oxymetazoline EP Impurity D / Oxymetazoline BP Impurity D
CAS 55699-12-2 · C14H20O3
01Identity
Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.
| Lazychem ID | LC-24441 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 20345905 |
| Name | Oxymetazoline EP Impurity D / Oxymetazoline BP Impurity D |
| CAS RN | 55699-12-2 |
| Molecular formula | C14H20O3 |
| Molecular weight | 236.31 |
| IUPAC name | 2-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylphenyl]acetic acid |
| InChIKey | SZKABAZTVCKJNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
02Structure identifiers

The parsed structure contains 1 ring, includes aromatic atoms, includes aliphatic carbon. These statements are calculated from the published structure string.
| Defined stereocentres | 0 |
|---|---|
| Unassigned stereocentres | 0 |
| Ring count | 1 |
| Secondary amines | 0 |
| Tertiary amines | 0 |
| N-methyl amine sites | 0 |
| SMILES | CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1CC(=O)O)C)O)C(C)(C)C |
|---|---|
| InChI | Not listed |
| Formula from structure | C14H20O3 |
| Molecular weight from structure | 236.31 |
03India status for this compound
These results apply only to this exact compound name and CAS number. Confirm the current official instruments before making a regulatory decision.
| NDPS / RCS | NO EXACT MATCH FOUND | CAS 55699-12-2 has no exact match in the reviewed published schedule. |
|---|---|---|
| SCOMET | NO EXACT REVIEWED CAS MATCH | CAS 55699-12-2 has no exact match in the reviewed SCOMET list. |
| Review date | 2026-08-01 | Recheck the current official instruments for the material, concentration, activity and date in question. |
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, ScheduleDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
- Controlled-substances notifications and amendmentsDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
- Appendix 3, SCOMET ListDirectorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
04Names and relationships
Associated parent compound
Oxymetazoline
View API and impurity familyOther names
- Oxymetazoline EP Impurity D
- Oxymetazoline BP Impurity D
- 2-(4-tert-Butyl-3-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetic acid
- 55699-12-2
- 4-tert-Butyl-2,6-dimethyl-3-hydroxyphenylacetic Acid
- [4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylphenyl]acetic Acid
- Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Imp. D (EP)
- Oxymetazoline Imp. D (EP)
- Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Impurity D
- Oxymetazoline Impurity D
- 4-t-butyl-2,6-dimethyl-3-hydroxyphenyl acetic acid
- SCHEMBL11315628
05Documented history
Dated discovery, occurrence, use and issue claims are published only when a suitable primary or government source is available.
No verified discovery, first report, occurrence, use or issue event is currently available for this identity.
06Sources
- S01PubChem compound record, CID 20345905
Names and machine-readable chemical identity properties.
- S02NCBI website and molecular data policies
Reuse policy for NCBI molecular data. This page does not reproduce vendor descriptions or contributed narrative text.
- S03Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Schedule
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S04Controlled-substances notifications and amendments
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S05Appendix 3, SCOMET List
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
