Product name: Tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride
CAS: 522-48-5
Molecular Formula:C13H17ClN2
Molecular Weight:236.7405
Description:
Tetrahydrozoline (INN: Tetryzoline), a derivative of imidazoline, is found in over-the-counter eye drops and nasal sprays. Other derivatives include naphazoline, oxymetazoline, and xylometazoline.Tetrahydrozoline is an alpha agonist and its main mechanism of action is the constriction of conjunctival blood vessels.This serves to relieve the redness of the eye caused by minor ocular irritants.