Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride
USP/1179333 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: (+)-Medetomidine hydrochloride; (S)-Medetomidine hydrochloride; 4-[(S)-α,2,3-Trimethylbenzyl]imidazole monohydrochloride; 5-
CAS Number: 145108-58-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C13H16N2 · HCl
Molecular Weight: 236.74
Linear Formula: C13H16N2 · HCl
Product Type: Chemical
API family | dexmedetomidine, medetomidine |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
format | neat |
grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
InChI | 1S/C13H16N2.ClH/c1-9-5-4- |
InChI key | VPNGEIHDPSLNMU-MERQFXBCSA |
manufacturer/tradename | USP |
Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
Application: | Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride USP reference standard for specified quality tests and assays. Also used to prepare standard, system suitability, and sensitivity solution for assay and impurity analysis using liquid chromatography method and UV detector according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP): • Dexmedetomidine Injection • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride is a highly potent and selective α2-adrenergic agonist with analgesic and sedative properties, the (+)-isomer of medetomidine. Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride is used clinically as an anesthetic agent to reduce anxiety and tension and promote relaxation and sedation without causing respiratory depression. |
General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia . |
Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
Symbol | GHS07 |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H302 - H315 - H319 - H335 |
Precautionary statements | P261 - P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |