Description
Dexmedetomidine is an imidazole derivate and an active d-isomer of medetomidine. Medetomidine is a racemate of the stereoisomers levomedetomidine and dexmedetomidine. Dexmedetomidine is a potent α2-adrenergic receptor agonist which shows analgesic, anxiolytic and sedative properties. It is approved for use as short-term medication for analgesia and sedation in the intensive care unit.
Dexmedetomidine is an imidazole derivate and an active d-isomer of medetomidine. Medetomidine is a racemate of the stereoisomers levomedetomidine and dexmedetomidine. Dexmedetomidine is a potent α2-adrenergic receptor agonist which shows analgesic, anxiolytic and sedative properties. It is approved for use as short-term medication for analgesia and sedation in the intensive care unit.
B3083 | Dexmedetomidine DataSheet
Alternate Name/Synonyms: 5-[(1S)-1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole; (S)-4-[1-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole; MPV1440
Appearance: White solid
Formulation:
CAS Number: 113775-47-6
Structure Available?: TRUE
Peptide sequence:
Salt Form: FALSE
Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₁₆N₂
Molecular Weight: 200.28
Cell-Permeable?: TRUE
Purity: ≥ 95%
Solubilities: ~10 mg/ml in DMSO
Handling: Do not take internally. Wear gloves and mask when handling the product! Avoid contact by all modes of exposure.
Country of Origin: USA
Tag Line: A potent α2-adrenoceptor agonist
MDL Number: MFCD00880557
PubChem CID: 5311068
SMILES: CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)C(C)C2=CN=CN2)C
InChi: InChI=1S/C13H16N2/c1-9-5-4-6-12(10(9)2)11(3)13-7-14-8-15-13/h4-8,11H,1-3H3,(H,14,15)/t11-/m0/s1
InChi Key: CUHVIMMYOGQXCV-NSHDSACASA-N
Additional Information
Storage Condition: |
-20ºC |
Shipping Condition: |
RT |
Shelf Life: |
36 months |