Chemical Structure
Molecular Formula is C21H25CIN2O3
Molar Mass is 388.87 grams
Molar Mass is 388.87 grams
Properties of Cetirizine
Cetirizine itself is a white, crystalline powder that is soluble in water. Cetirizine's melting point is between 110-115 degrees Celsius. Cetirizine's water solubility 101 mg/L. It also has a pKa of 3.6. LD50 measures the short-term poison potential of a certain material by testing it on test animals. Cetirizine has an LD50 of 703 mg/kg on male rats and a LD50 of 865 mg/kg on female rats. When in tablet form it is a rectangular shape. It is also white and comes in doses of 5 and 10 mg. The chew-able tablets are round purple tablet that come in doses of 5 and 10 mg.
Synthesis
Zyrtec is not natural product. Zyrtec has to go through synthesis to be formed. Synthesis is when chemical reactions are purposely made in order to produce another different product.
Video on the synthesis of Cetirizine.
Video on the synthesis of Cetirizine.