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Minoxidil

Catalog No. M345000 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 38304-91-5 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
2,6-diamino-4-(piperidin-1-yl)pyrimidin-1-ium-1-olate
IUPAC Traditional name
rogaine
Synonyms
Loniten
Tricoxidil
Lonolox
2,4-Diamino-6-piperidinopyrimidine 3-N-Oxide
6-(1-Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine 3-Oxide
Alopexil
Alostil
Minoximen
Mintop
Rogaine
U 10858

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 38304-91-5

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White to Off-White Solid
Melting Point 254-259°C (dec.)
Solubility Sparingly soluble in DMSO and Methanol
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
Used as an antihypertensive and antialopecia agent. Minoxidil activates ATP-activated K+ channels.

REFERENCES

  • Franz, T.J., et al.: Arch. Dermatol., 121, 203 (1985)
  • Gadwood, R.C., et al.: Annu. Rep. Med. Chem., 24, 187 (1985)
  • Hautala, T., et al.: Biochem. J., 283, 51 (1985)