Synonyms
(R)-cetirizine
(-)-Cetirizine
Xarlin
Description
Levocetirizine is a selective histamine H1 antagonist used to treat a variety of allergic symptoms. It is the R enantiomer of [cetirizine]. Levocetirizine has greater affinity for the histamine H1 receptor than cetirizine.
Molecular Formula
C21H25ClN2O3
SMILES
C1CN(CCN1CCOCC(=O)O)C(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)Cl
Density, g/cm3
1.237±0.06 (Predicted)