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1179333

USP

Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

(+)-Medetomidine hydrochloride, (S)-Medetomidine hydrochloride, 4-[(S)-α,2,3-Trimethylbenzyl]imidazole monohydrochloride, 5-[(1S)-1-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole hydrochloride

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C13H16N2 · HCl
CAS Number:
145108-58-3
Molecular Weight:
236.74
MDL number:
MFCD07772269
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

dexmedetomidine, medetomidine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

[Cl-].[N+H2]1C=NC=C1[C@@H](C)c2c(c(ccc2)C)C

InChI

1S/C13H16N2.ClH/c1-9-5-4-6-12(10(9)2)11(3)13-7-14-8-15-13;/h4-8,11H,1-3H3,(H,14,15);1H/t11-;/m0./s1

InChI key

VPNGEIHDPSLNMU-MERQFXBCSA-N

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monograph such as Dexmedetomidine Injection

Biochem/physiol Actions

Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride is a highly potent and selective α2-adrenergic agonist with analgesic and sedative properties, the (+)-isomer of medetomidine. Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride is used clinically as an anesthetic agent to reduce anxiety and tension and promote relaxation and sedation without causing respiratory depression.
Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride is a highly potent and selective α2-adrenergic agonist with analgesic and sedative properties.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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GHS07,GHS09

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

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