Phenoxybenzamine
[CAS# 59-96-1]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Circulatory system medication >> Peripheral vasodilator
• Name: Phenoxybenzamine
• Synonyms: (±)-Phenoxybenzamine; 688A; Bensylyt; Benzylyt; Dibenylin; Dibenyline; Dibenzyline; N-(2-Chloroethyl)-N-(1-methyl-2-phenoxyethyl)benzylamine
• Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₂₂ClNO
• Molecular Weight: 303.83
• CAS Registry Number: 59-96-1
• EC Number: 200-446-8

Properties

• Solubility: Practically insoluble (0.061 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.102±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 119-122 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2015 ACD/Labs)

^** Mendelson, Wilford L.; Proc. Int. Conf. Methods Prep. Stor. Label. Compounds, 2nd 1968, P815-22.