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5.05417

Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride

Synonym(s):

Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride, 6-(tert-butyl)-3-((4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)methyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol hydrochloride, 3-[(4,5-Dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)me­thyl]-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,4-dimethyl-phenol hydrochloride, Alpha 2 Adrenergic Receptor Agonist, Oxymetazoline hydrochlo

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H24N2O · xHCl
CAS Number:
2315-02-8
Molecular Weight:
260.37 (free base basis)
NACRES:
NA.77
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
MDL number:
MFCD00058147
Assay:
≥99% (HPLC)
Form:
powder
Storage condition:
OK to freeze, protect from light
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assay

≥99% (HPLC)

Quality Segment

100

form

powder

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze, protect from light

color

white

solubility

water: 50 mg/mL

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C16H24N2O.ClH/c1-10-8-13(16(3,4)5)15(19)11(2)12(10)9-14-17-6-7-18-14;/h8,19H,6-7,9H2,1-5H3,(H,17,18);1H

InChI key

BEEDODBODQVSIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

α2-Adrenergic receptor agonist. Exhibits over 60-fold greater selectivity for α2A receptors over α2β receptors. Enhances EGF- and PDGF-induced DNA synthesis.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Primary Target
α₂ adrenergic

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Due to the nature of the Hazardous Materials in this shipment, additional shipping charges may be applied to your order. Certain sizes may be exempt from the additional hazardous materials shipping charges. Please contact your local sales office for more information regarding these charges.
Makara, G.B., et al. 1995. Eur. J. Pharmacol.287, 43.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Toxic (F)

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 1 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1

wgk

WGK 3

pictograms

Skull and crossbonesCorrosion
GHS06,GHS05

Storage Class

6.1B - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

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