Medetomidine hydrochloride

SKU: orb1300641

Description

Medetomidine hydrochloride is a potent and highly selective α2-adrenoceptor agonist (Ki = 1.08 nM), demonstrating 1620-fold selectivity versus α1-adrenoceptors. It is widely used in research as a sedative and analgesic agent in both in vivo animal models and in vitro receptor binding studies.

Research Area

Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 86347-15-1
• MW: 236.74
• Purity: 96.72% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₃H₁₆N₂·HCl
• SMILES: Cl.CC(c1c[nH]cn1)c1cccc(C)c1C
• Target: Adrenergic Receptor
• Solubility: DMSO:60 mg/mL (253.44 mM);H2O:23.7 mg/mL (100.11 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (8.45 mM)

Storage & Handling

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

Alternative Names

anxiolysis, analgesia, Adrenergic Receptor, AdrenergicReceptor, central nervous system, Beta Receptor, Domitor, Medetomidine, Medetomidine HCl, Medetomidine hydrochloride, Medetomidine Hydrochloride, Inhibitor, inhibit, muscle relaxation, MPV 785, MPV785, MPV-785, sedation, peripheral nervous system, α2-adrenoceptor

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Gene Symbol

Adrenergic Receptor