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Diphenhydramine N-Oxide (CAS 3922-74-5)

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Alternate Names:
2-(Diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamine N-Oxide; (Dimethylamino)ethyl Benzhydryl Ether N-Oxide; NSC 9091
CAS Number:
3922-74-5
Molecular Weight:
271.35
Molecular Formula:
C17H21NO2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Diphenhydramine N-Oxide is a compound that functions as a metabolite of diphenhydramine, an antihistamine. In a research and development setting, it acts as a substrate for cytochrome P450 enzymes, specifically CYP2D6, which is involved in the metabolism of various xenobiotics. At the molecular level, diphenhydramine N-Oxide is involved in the oxidation-reduction reactions mediated by cytochrome P450 enzymes, contributing to the biotransformation of diphenhydramine and potentially other substrates.


Diphenhydramine N-Oxide (CAS 3922-74-5) References

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Diphenhydramine N-Oxide, 5 mg

sc-497035A
5 mg
$108.00

Diphenhydramine N-Oxide, 50 mg

sc-497035
50 mg
$360.00