Pseudoephedrine hcl powder

Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (HCl) powder is a white, odorless crystalline substance primarily used as a potent active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in nasal and sinus decongestant medications. It shrinks swollen nasal mucous membranes

Key Details and Properties

Mechanism: As an alpha-adrenergic agonist, it constricts blood vessels in the nasal passages to relieve congestion.
Physical Profile: It occurs as a white, crystalline powder that is very freely soluble in water. It melts between 182-185°C

Regulation: Because it is structurally similar to amphetamine and can be misused in the illicit synthesis of methamphetamine, it is strictly tracked and regulated globally.