The molecule is a hydrochloride salt resulting from the reaction of equimolar quantities of oxymetazoline and hydrogen chloride. A direct-acting sympathomimetic with marked alpha-adrenergic activity, it is a vasoconstrictor that is used to relieve nasal congestion. It has a role as an alpha-adrenergic agonist, a nasal decongestant, a sympathomimetic agent and a vasoconstrictor agent. It contains an oxymetazoline(1+).
6-tert-butyl-3-(4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-ylmethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol;hydrochloride