Lofexidine hydrochloride
SIGMA/SML1019 - ≥98% (HPLC)
Synonym: 2-
CAS Number: 21498-08-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C11H12Cl2N2O · HCl
Molecular Weight: 295.59
Linear Formula: C11H12Cl2N2O · HCl
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| color | white to beige |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C11H12Cl2N2O.ClH/c1-7( |
| InChI key | DWWHMKBNNNZGHF-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| solubility | H2O: 20 mg/mL, clear |
| storage condition | desiccated |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Lofexidine, a derivative of clonidine, is a very potent agonist of α2 adrenoceptors. Lofexidine is used as a treatment for withdrawl from heroin and other opiates, and as a short-activg anti-hypertensive agent. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Lofexidine, a derivative of clonidine, is a very potent agonist of a2 adrenoceptors. |
| Symbol | GHS06 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H301 |
| Precautionary statements | P301 + P310 |
| Hazard Codes | T |
| Risk Statements | 25 |
| Safety Statements | 45 |
| RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |


