Oxymetazoline
[CAS# 1491-59-4]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Other chemicals
• Name: Oxymetazoline
• Synonyms: 2-(3-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl-4-tert-butylbenzyl)-2-imidazoline; 6-tert-butyl-3-(4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-ylmethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₂₄N₂O
• Molecular Weight: 260.37
• CAS Registry Number: 1491-59-4
• EC Number: 216-079-1

Properties

• Melting point: 182 ºC

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H300
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H330