Diphenylpyraline

Diphenylpyraline is a member of the class of piperidines that is the benzhydryl ether derivative of 1-methyl-4-hydroxypiperidine. A sedating antihistamine, it is used as the hydrochloride for the symptomatic relief of allergic conditions including rhinitis and hay fever, and in pruritic skin disorders. It is also used as the teoclate salt (piprinhydrinate) as an ingredient in compound preparations for the symptomatic relief of coughs and the common cold. Among its listed roles, it functions as a H1-receptor antagonist and a cholinergic antagonist. It belongs to the class of piperidines and a tertiary amine. Its therapeutic use is listed as antihistamines. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Lyssipoll, Mepiben and Neargal. Its PubChem CID is 3103.