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Oxymetazoline

Catalog No. S2495 Name Selleck Chemicals
CAS Number 2315-02-8 Website http://www.selleckchem.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
6-tert-butyl-3-(4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-ylmethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol hydrochloride
IUPAC Traditional name
oxymetazoline hydrochloride

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 2315-02-8

PROPERTIES

Salt Data hydrochloride
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
Research Area: Cardiovascular Disease
Biological Activity:
Oxymetazoline hydrochloride is an α1 and α2 adrenergic receptor agonist. It is available over-the-counter as a topical decongestant in nasal sprays. The action of oxymetazoline results in vasoconstriction. In addition, the local application of the drug also results in vasoconstriction due to its action on endothelial postsynaptic α2 receptors; systemic application of α2 agonists, in contrast, causes vasodilation because of centrally-mediated inhibition of sympathetic tone via presynaptic α2 receptors. [1]

REFERENCES

  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxymetazoline