Clonidine

SKU: orb1300116

Description

Clonidine (Kapvay) is a centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist primarily used to treat hypertension. It is a valuable research tool for studying sympathetic nervous system regulation in cardiovascular and neuropharmacology models, both in vivo and in vitro. Despite long-term clinical use, it has not been associated with significant liver injury.

Research Area

Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 4205-90-7
• MW: 230.09
• Purity: 99.42% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₉H₉Cl₂N₃
• SMILES: N(C1=C(Cl)C=CC=C1Cl)C=2NCCN2
• Target: Adrenergic Receptor
• Solubility: 10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:5 mg/mL (21.73 mM);H2O:2 mg/mL (8.69 mM);DMSO:262 mg/mL (1138.68 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Kapvay, inhibit, Nexiclon, Inhibitor, Clonidine, Catapres, Beta Receptor, anesthesia, AdrenergicReceptor, Adrenergic Receptor, α2 adrenergic receptor, α2-adrenergic

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Gene Symbol

Adrenergic Receptor