CAS · 23828-92-4
Product Overview
Ambroxol hydrochloride is a high-purity a-api supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Grade | EP11.0 |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White or yellowish crystalline powder |
| Identification (IR) | Complies with reference spectrum |
| Chloride Identification | Positive |
| Appearance of Solution | Not more intensely coloured than reference solution Y6 |
| pH | 4.5–6.0 |
| Related Substance (HPLC) - Single Impurity | 0.1% max |
| Related Substance (HPLC) - Total Impurity | 0.3% max |
| Loss on Drying | 0.5% max |
| Sulphated Ash | 0.1% max |
| Assay (Dried Substance) | 99–101% |
| Microbiological - Total Aerobic Microbial Count | 1000 CFU/g max |
| Microbiological - Total Combined Mold and Yeast Count | 100 CFU/g max |
| Control Bacteria | E. coli absent in 1g of product |
Applications
Ambroxol Hydrochloride is primarily used in pharmaceutical formulations as a mucolytic agent to treat respiratory conditions such as chronic bronchitis, asthma, and cystic fibrosis. It is commonly included in cough syrups, tablets, and inhalation solutions to reduce mucus viscosity and improve airway clearance. Additionally, it is utilized in research and development for novel respiratory therapies and is often combined with antibiotics or bronchodilators to enhance treatment efficacy in respiratory infections.
Benefits
Ambroxol Hydrochloride facilitates the breakdown of thick mucus, making breathing easier and improving overall lung function. It also exhibits anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce airway inflammation and support respiratory health. With rapid onset of action, high safety profile, and compatibility with multiple administration routes, it provides reliable and effective symptom relief. Its use can also enhance the effectiveness of co-administered antibiotics by improving drug penetration to infection sites.
Conclusion
Ambroxol Hydrochloride is a versatile and essential agent in respiratory therapy, combining mucolytic and anti-inflammatory actions with a favorable safety profile. Its broad applicability in different formulations and ability to improve respiratory function make it a key component in managing various pulmonary conditions.
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