Ranitidine Hydrochloride

Synonym(s):N, N Dimethyl-5-[2-(1-methylamine-2-nitrovinyl)-ethylthiomethyl]furfurylamine hydrochloride;Ranitidine hydrochloride

CAS NO.：66357-59-3
Empirical Formula: C13H22N4O3S.ClH
Molecular Weight: 350.87
MDL number: MFCD00941509
EINECS: 266-333-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-07-16 07:06:08

What is Ranitidine Hydrochloride?

Chemical properties

Off-White Crystalline Solid

The Uses of Ranitidine Hydrochloride

An H-2 histamine receptor antagonistRanitidine hydrochloride is mainly used as an H2-receptor antagonist and helps in the treatment of gastrointestinal lesions because of excessive gastric acid secretion. It also serves as an antiulcer drug.

The Uses of Ranitidine Hydrochloride

A histamine H2-receptor antagonist which inhibits gastric acid secretion. Antiulcerative.

The Uses of Ranitidine Hydrochloride

antifungal

What are the applications of Application

Ranitidine hydrochloride is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist

brand name

Zantac (GlaxoSmithKline).

Biological Activity

ranitidine is a histamine h2-receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production.ranitidine (zantac) is a histamine h2-receptor antagonist with ic50 of 3.3 ± 1.4 um. it inhibits stomach acid production. it is also used alongside fexofenadine and oth

Contact allergens

Ranitidine, an H2-receptor antagonist, can cause contact dermatitis within the pharmaceutical industry and in health care workers, or may induce systemic drug reactions in patients.

Biochem/physiol Actions

H2 histamine receptor antagonist; anti-ulcer agent.

Storage

+4°C (desiccate)

Properties of Ranitidine Hydrochloride

Melting point:	134°C (dec.)
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	H₂O: 1.8 mg/mL
form	solid
color	tan
Water Solubility	Soluble in water, 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin, acetic acid, methanol, ethanol and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in chloroform.
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
Merck	14,8110
Stability:	Hygroscopic
CAS DataBase Reference	66357-59-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for Ranitidine Hydrochloride

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H334:Sensitisation, respiratory H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.