Minoxidil__K+ channel activator MLN4925 (hydrochloride)
Product Name
Minoxidil
Description
K+ channel activator
Purity
>98%
CAS No.
38304-91-5
Molecular Formula
C9H15N5O
Molecular Weight
209.25
Storage Temperature
-20ºC
Shipping Temperature
Shipped Ambient
Product Type
Activator
Solubility
Soluble to 25 mM in ethanol and to 25 mM in DMSO
Source
Synthetic
Appearance
White solid
SMILES
C1CCN(CC1)C2=NC(=N+(C(=C2)N)O-)N
InChI
InChI=1S/C9H15N5O/c10-7-6-8(12-9(11)14(7)15)13-4-2-1-3-5-13/h6,11,15H,1-5,10H2
InChIKey
ZIMGGGWCDYVHOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Safety Phrases
Classification: Harmful. May be harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin.
Safety Phrases:
S22 – Do not breathe dust
S36/37/39 – Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
S24/25- Avoid contact with shin and eyes
Risk Phrases:
R62 – Possible risk of impaired fertility
Hazard Phrases:
H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Phrases:
P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Cite This Product
Minoxidil (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SIH-318)
Alternative Names
3-hydroxy-2-imino-6-piperidin-1-ylpyrimidin-4-amine
Research Areas
Ion Channels, Neuroscience
PubChem ID
4201
Scientific Background
Mioxidil is an anti-hypertensive vasodilator, causing the widening of blood vessels and opening potassium channels (1). It also claims to slow hair loss, most likely having something to do with its nitric oxide chemical moiety (2).
References
1. www.medicinenet.com/minoxidiloral/article.htm
2. Olsen E.A., et al. (2007) J Am Acad Dermatol. 57(5): 767.
K+ channel activator
Safety Phrases:
S22 – Do not breathe dust
S36/37/39 – Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
S24/25- Avoid contact with shin and eyes
Risk Phrases:
R62 – Possible risk of impaired fertility
Hazard Phrases:
H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Phrases:
P261-P305 + P351 + P338
2. Olsen E.A., et al. (2007) J Am Acad Dermatol. 57(5): 767.