Short Description:
CAS number:611-75-6
Molecular formula: C14H21Br2ClN2
Molecular weight:412.59
Chemical structure:
| Basic Information | |
| Product name | Bromhexine hydrochloride |
| CAS No. | 611-75-6 |
| Color | White to Light Beige |
| Form | Powder |
| Solubility | Very slightly soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol and in methylene chloride. |
| Melting point | 240-244 °C |
| Storage | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Shelf Life | 2 Years |
| Package | 25kg/Drum |
Description
Bromhexine Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt form of bromhexine, a secretolytic, with mucolytic activity. Upon administration, bromhexine increases lysosomal activity and enhances hydrolysis of acid mucopolysaccharide polymers in the respiratory tract. This increases the production of serous mucus in the respiratory tract, which makes the phlegm thinner and decreases mucus viscosity. This contributes to its secretomotoric effect, and allows the cilia to more easily transport the phlegm out of the lungs. This clears mucus from the respiratory tract and may aid in the treatment of respiratory disorders associated with abnormal viscid mucus, excessive mucus secretion and impaired mucus transport.
Indications
Bromhexine hydrochloride is a mucolytic agent used in the treatment of respiratory disorders associated with viscid or excessive mucus.
Bromhexine hydrochloride belongs to the group of expectorants (mucoactive agents). The active substance has a secretolytic effect. It is used for the treatment of strong cough, e.g. triggered by a bronchitis.
