Orphenadrine citrate CAS 4682-36-4 is the citrate salt of orphenadrine: (2-dimethyl-aminoethyl 2-methylbenzhydryl ether citrate). It occurs as a white, crystalline powder having a bitter taste. It is practically odorless; sparingly soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol and has a molecular weight of 461.51. The molecular formula C18H23NO.C6H8O7.
Specification
Appearance | White crystal powder |
Melting point | 134-138°C |
Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% |
Sulphated ash | ≤0.1% |
Total impurities(HPLC) | ≤0.5% |
Ammonium chloride | None detected |
2-Methylbenzhydrol | None detected |
N,N-Dimethyl-2-(o-tolyl-o-xylyloxy)ethylamine | None detected |
UV:Absorbance difference | ≤3.0% |
Assay | 98.0-101.5% |
Application
Orphenadrine citrate is an important pharmaceutical intermediate.
It is often used as a skeletal muscle relaxant which exhibits antihistaminic properties.
Packing
25kg/fiber drum, 9,000kg/20"FCL