Levocetirizine (Standard)

Levocetirizine (Standard) is the analytical standard of Levocetirizine. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Levocetirizine ((R) -Cetirizine) is a third-generation peripheral H1-receptor antagonist. Levocetirizine is an antihistaminic agent which is the R-enantiomer of Cetirizine. Levocetirizine has a higher affinity for the histamine H1-receptor than (S) -Cetirizine and can effectively treat allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[130018-77-8]

UNSPSC

12352100

Target

Histamine Receptor; Reference Standards

Related Pathways

GPCR/G Protein; Immunology/Inflammation; Neuronal Signaling; Others

Field of Research

Inflammation/Immunology; Endocrinology; Cancer

Smiles

O=C(O)COCCN1CCN([C@@H](C2=CC=C(Cl)C=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3)CC1

Molecular Formula

C21H25ClN2O3

Molecular Weight

388.89

References & Citations

[1]Lohar P, et al. Simultaneous bioanalysis and pharmacokinetic interaction study of acebrophylline, levocetirizine and pranlukast in Sprague-Dawley rats. Biomed Chromatogr. 2019 Dec;33 (12) :e4672.