Phenylephrine hydrochloride

Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a white colored crystalline powder which is a direct-acting sympathomimetic amine having potent vasoconstrictor property. It is bitter in taste and do not have odor with a potential of hydrogen value approximately equals to 5 which makes it acidic in nature. It is acutely toxic in nature if comes in contact with eyes, skin and if swallowed in its purest form. Phenylephrine hydrochloride has a water solubility greater than 100 milligrams per millilitre at a temperature of 70 degree Fahrenheit. Its chemical formula is C9H14ClNO2 and having a chemical weight nearly equals to 203.66 grams per mol.