What is hydrochloride?
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In chemistry, hydrochlorides are salts resulting, or regarded as resulting, from the reaction of hydrochloric acid with an organic base (mostly amine).
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In chemistry, hydrochlorides are salts resulting, or regarded as resulting, from the reaction of hydrochloric acid with an organic base (mostly amines).
For example, reaction of pyridine (C5H5N) with hydrochloric acid (HCl) yields pyridine hydrochloride (C5H5N·HCl). Even though this style of formulas is often used for denoting the hydrochlorides, the dot incorrectly implies that the two molecules are weakly bonded together. It is the salt C5H5NH+ Cl- with correct chemical name pyridinium chloride.
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Uses
Converting otherwise insoluble amines into their hydrochlorides is a common way to make them water and acid-soluble. This is particularly desirable for substances used in medications. Many pharmaceutical substances used are prepared as hydrochlorides so that they may be quickly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. The typical breadth of time needed for a hydrochloride to be absorbed thusly is 15-30 minutes.
Examples of what they are medically used for are ubiquitous ranging from over-the-counter sinus relief to antinausea medication used mainly in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (Zofran, Ondansetron hydrochloride).
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