Minoxidil

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Kir6 channel (KATP) opener
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Kir6 channel (KATP) opener

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Product Description

Minoxidil is an antihypertensive. Antialopecia agent. Kir6 channel (KATP) activator.

Product Specifications

Molecular Weight

209.25

Formula

C9H15N5O

Storage

Store at RT

Purity

≥98% (HPLC)

Chemical Name

6-(1-Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine 3-oxide

CAS Number

38304-91-5

PubChem ID

4201

InChI Key

ZIMGGGWCDYVHOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

NC1=CC(=NC(N)=[N+]1[O-])N1CCCCC1

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Solubility

Solvent Max Conc. mg/mL Max Conc. mM
Solubility
DMSO 5.23 25 with gentle warming
Ethanol 5.23 25

Preparing Stock Solutions for Minoxidil

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 209.25

Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which all affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
0.25 mM 19.12 mL 95.58 mL 191.16 mL
1.25 mM 3.82 mL 19.12 mL 38.23 mL
2.5 mM 1.91 mL 9.56 mL 19.12 mL
12.5 mM 0.38 mL 1.91 mL 3.82 mL

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Background References

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Product Documents for Minoxidil

Certificate of Analysis

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Product Specific Notices for Minoxidil

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