Minoxidil
Overview | |
Catalog # | bs-80142C |
Product Name | Minoxidil |
Specifications | |
Storage Buffer | powder |
Storage Condition | RT |
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Product Information | Molecular Weight:209.25 Formula:C9H15N5O Purity:>98% Solubility:Soluble in DMSO (up to 5 mg/ml) or in Ethanol (up to 5 mg/ml). Chemical Name:6-Piperidine-1-ylpyrimidine-2,4-diamine 3-oxide |
Description | Minoxidil is a direct antihypertensive peripheral vasodilator acting via activation of KATP channels leading to relaxation of smooth muscle.1 Active metabolite is Minoxidil sulfate (IC50 = 0.14 µM). Mainly used as a treatment for alopecia because of its observed hair regrowth ability.2 |