Promethazine

Promethazine structural formula

CAS Number60-87-7
Molecular FormulaC17H20N2S
Molecular Weight284.421
InChI KeyPWWVAXIEGOYWEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP4.81
Synonyms
  • Promethazine
  • N,N-Dimethyl-1-(10H-phenothiazin-10-yl)propan-2-amine
  • 10H-Phenothiazine-10-ethanamine, N,N,alpha-trimethyl-
  • 60-87-7
  • 4-27-00-01253
  • 10H-Phenothiazine-10-ethanamine, N,N,α-trimethyl-
  • (.+-.)-Promethazine
  • (2-Dimethylamino-2-methyl)ethyl-N-dibenzoparathiazine
  • 10-[2-(Dimethylamino)propyl]phenothiazine
  • Diphergan
  • N,N,α-Trimethyl-10H-phenothiazine-10-ethanamine
  • NSC 30321
  • Phenothiazine, 10-[2-(dimethylamino)propyl]-
  • Proazamine
  • Prometazin
  • prometazina
  • Promethazin
  • Protazine
  • Prothazin
  • Vallergine
  • BRN 0088554
  • N-Dimethylamino-2-methylethyl thiodiphenylamine
  • N-(2'-Dimethylamino-2'-methyl)ethylphenothiazine
  • 10-(2-(Dimethylamino)-2-methylethyl)phenothiazine
  • 10-(2-(Dimethylamino)propyl)phenothiazine
  • Diprazine
  • EINECS 200-489-2
  • Fenetazine
  • Histargan
  • Lilly 01516
  • NCI-C60673
  • Phargan
  • Phenargan
  • Phensedyl
  • Promazinamide
  • Promezathine
  • Pyrethiazine
  • Tanidil
  • Thiergan
  • Antiallersin
  • Camergan
  • Metaryl
  • Pelpica
  • Phenerzine
  • Phenoject-50
  • Pilothia
  • Pipolphene
  • Promacot
  • Promergan
  • Promesan
  • Prometh
  • PromethazineHcl
  • Dimethylamino-isopropyl-phenthiazin
  • Promethazinum
  • UNII-FF28EJQ494
  • 10-(2-Dimethylaminopropyl)phenothiazine
  • N,N,alpha-trimethyl-10H-phenothiazine-10-ethanamine
  • N-(2'-dimethylamino-2'-methyl)ethylphenothiazine
  • 73745-50-3

Applications:

Uv-Vis Spectrum of Promethazine

April 14, 2026

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For optimal results in HPLC analysis, it is recommended to measure absorbance at a wavelength that matches the absorption maximum of the compound(s) being analyzed. The UV spectrum shown can assist in selecting an appropriate wavelength for your analysis. Please note that certain mobile phases and buffers may block wavelengths below 230 nm, rendering absorbance measurement at these wavelengths ineffective. If detection below 230 nm is required, it is recommended to use acetonitrile and water as low UV-transparent mobile phases, with phosphoric acid and its salts, sulfuric acid, and TFA as buffers.
For some compounds, the UV-Vis Spectrum is affected by the pH of the mobile phase. This analysis was done with the mobile phase made of 20% acetonitrile and 80% water.

Application Analytes:
Promethazine
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HPLC Analysis of Promethazine

July 31, 2015

 

Promethazine is a drug used as an antihistamine, a sedative, and used to reduce motion sickness, and prescribed for insomnia. The reverse-phase column Legacy L1 was used to retain promethazine. comparisons between Legacy L1 and Phenomenex columns are available upon request.

Condition

Column Legacy L1, 4.6×250 mm, 5 µm, 100A
Mobile Phase MeCN – 35%
Buffer NaH2PO4 pH 2.5 – 20 mM
Flow Rate 1.0 ml/min
Detection UV, 254 nm

Description

Class of Compounds
 Drug,  Hydrophobic, Ionizable
Analyzing Compounds Promethazine

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Application Column

SIELC Legacy L1 HPLC column

Legacy L1

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Application Analytes:
Promethazine

Application Detection:
UV Detection
SIELC Technologies usually develops more than one method for each compound. Therefore, this particular method may not be the best available method from our portfolio for your specific application. Before you decide to implement this method in your research, please send us an email to research@sielc.com so we can ensure you get optimal results for your compound/s of interest.