Chemical identity

Phenylephrine EP Impurity C/ Phenylephrine Related Compound C (HCL salt)

CAS 94240-17-2 · C9H12ClNO2

01Identity

Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.

Lazychem IDLC-25126
PubChem CID3024110
NamePhenylephrine EP Impurity C/ Phenylephrine Related Compound C (HCL salt)
CAS RN94240-17-2
Molecular formulaC9H12ClNO2
Molecular weight201.65 g/mol
IUPAC name1-(3-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-(methylamino)ethanone HCl
InChIKeyDEOGEZWYKPQJLP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

02Structure identifiers

2D structurePubChem CID 3024110
Two-dimensional chemical structure of Phenylephrine EP Impurity C/ Phenylephrine Related Compound C (HCL salt), CAS 94240-17-2
Two-dimensional structure for the PubChem identity linked to this record. Confirm the identifiers before analytical use.

The parsed structure contains 1 ring, includes aromatic atoms, includes aliphatic carbon, contains at least one halogen atom. These statements are calculated from the published structure string.

Defined stereocentres0
Unassigned stereocentres0
Ring count1
Secondary amines1
Tertiary amines0
N-methyl amine sites0
SMILESCNCC(C1=CC=CC(O)=C1)=O.[H]Cl
InChINot listed
Formula from structureC9H12ClNO2
Molecular weight from structure201.65 g/mol

03Possible N-nitroso structures

Shown for structural screening only. These candidates are not confirmed impurities, formation predictions or analytical findings.

Matched amine site1 candidate
Chemical structure of Phenylephrine EP Impurity C/ Phenylephrine Related Compound C (HCL salt) with the matched amine site highlighted in amber
Amber identifies the screened atom and adjacent bonds.
Possible structure candidateUnverified identity
First calculated possible N-nitroso structure derived from Phenylephrine EP Impurity C/ Phenylephrine Related Compound C (HCL salt), with the new N-nitroso group highlighted in amber
The new N-N=O atoms and bonds are highlighted. No CAS number or compound name is assigned by this calculation.
Candidate 1Possible N-nitroso structural candidate
Calculated formula
C9H11ClN2O3
Candidate SMILES
CN(CC(=O)c1cccc(O)c1)N=O.Cl

Interpretation: A structural alert alone does not establish that a nitrosamine forms. Evaluate nitrite sources, amine reagents, pH, temperature, process sequence, purge and analytical evidence.

04India status for this compound

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NDPS / RCSNO EXACT MATCH FOUNDCAS 94240-17-2 has no exact match in the reviewed published schedule.
SCOMETNO EXACT REVIEWED CAS MATCHCAS 94240-17-2 has no exact match in the reviewed SCOMET list.
Review date2026-08-01Recheck the current official instruments for the material, concentration, activity and date in question.

05Names and relationships

Associated parent compound

Phenylephrine

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Other names

  • Phenylephrine EP Impurity C (HCL Salt)
  • Phenylephrine Related Compound C (HCL salt)

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06Documented history

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No dated history available

No verified discovery, first report, occurrence, use or issue event is currently available for this identity.

07Sources