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Diphenhydramine hydrochloride

CAS: 147-24-0

Overview

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (CAS 147-24-0 ), commonly referenced as diphenhydramine HCl, is an antihistamine active pharmaceutical ingredient used across prescription and OTC drug manufacturing.

It functions as an H1-receptor antagonist, making it a core API in formulations targeting allergy relief, sleep aid, and motion sickness indications. In OTC pharmaceutical manufacturing, it is the active ingredient in oral tablets.

It is also used in capsules and liquid formulations for allergy and nighttime sleep products. Topical drug products including creams, gels, and sprays incorporate it as an antipruritic agent to address skin irritation.

These topical applications are frequently used for insect bite reactions. Injectable formulations for hospital and clinical use also rely on this API, requiring tightly controlled purity specifications for safety.

In personal care, it appears in select cosmetic formulations where antipruritic or soothing claims are supported by regulatory frameworks. Diphenhydramine HCl is supplied as a white crystalline powder.

It is available in USP , BP , and Ph. Eur. grades to meet the documentation requirements of regulated pharmaceutical markets. This ensures compliance with international quality standards.

Technical-grade material is also available for non-pharmaceutical industrial applications where compendial certification is not required. This provides flexibility for various manufacturing needs and budgets.

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Physical Properties

Melting Point166-170 °C
Boiling Point343.7 °C
Density1.20 g/cm³ (Solid)
Flash Point9°C
Appearancewhite crystalline powder
ColorWhite
FormCrystalline Powder or Adhering Crystals
Water Solubility1000 g/L
Refractive Index1.5800 (estimate)
pHpH(100g/L, 25℃) 4.0~5.5
Log P3.662 (est)

Safety & Handling

Danger GHS07 GHS08 Hazard Statements H302 H302 Precautionary Statements P264 P264 P270 P270 P330 P330 P501 P501 P301+P317 P301+P317

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code29221990
Storage Class11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany)3

Other Names

diphenhydramine HCl | beta-dimethylaminoethyl benzhydryl ether hydrochloride | alpha-hydroxydiphenylmethane-beta-dimethylaminoethyl ether hydrochloride | 2-benzhydryloxyethyl(dimethyl)aminehydrochloride | 2-benzhydryloxy-NN-dimethylethanaminehydrochloride | 2-(diphenylmethyl)oxy-NN-dimethyl-ethanaminehydrochloride | 2-(diphenylmethoxy)-NN-dimethylethanamine hydrochloride | 2-(benzhydryloxy)-NN-dimethylethylamine hydrochloride | HClDPH HCl

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Chemical Properties

CAS Number
147-24-0
EC Number
205-687-2
Mol. Weight
291.8
HS Code
29221990

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