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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H15N5O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
209.25
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24
grade
pharmaceutical primary standard
API family
minoxidil
manufacturer/tradename
EDQM
mp
272-274 °C (dec.) (lit.)
application(s)
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
format
neat
SMILES string
NC1=CC(=NC(=N)N1O)N2CCCCC2
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
InChI key
ZIMGGGWCDYVHOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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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.
Application
Minoxidil EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Activates ATP-activated K+ channels; vasodilator; slow or stop hair loss and promote hair regrowth.
Packaging
The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.
Other Notes
Sales restrictions may apply.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
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Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska et al.
Dermatologic clinics, 31(1), 119-127 (2012-11-20)
Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is the most common cause of alopecia in women. FPHL is characterized histologically with increased numbers of miniaturized, velluslike hair follicles. The goal of treatment of FPHL is to arrest hair loss progression and stimulate
Chester L Bowen et al.
Bioanalysis, 4(23), 2823-2832 (2012-12-12)
Stabilization of phase II metabolites is an important consideration during bioanalytical method development, method validation and sample analysis. Generic approaches to stabilize these metabolites during storage in liquid-based matrices include pH adjustment of samples prior to storage and/or temperature control;
R L DeVillez
Dermatologic clinics, 8(2), 367-375 (1990-04-01)
Topical minoxidil is a trichogenic agent that stimulates the hair follicle via the vasoactive metabolite minoxidil sulfate without any evidence of antiandrogen activity or an effect on the immune system. Less than 5% of the applied dose is absorbed. The
J T Sobota
Toxicologic pathology, 17(1 Pt 2), 193-202 (1989-01-01)
Minoxidil is an antihypertensive vasodilator with no known capability of inducing human cardiovascular pathology; however, the compound does cause a late, canine-specific lesion of the right atrium and acute right atrial and ventricular papillary muscle changes. In all the autopsy
Guilherme Martins Gelfuso et al.
Journal of pharmaceutical sciences, 102(5), 1488-1494 (2013-03-02)
Although minoxidil (MX) is a drug known to stimulate hair growth, the treatment of androgenic alopecia could be improved by delivery strategies that would favor drug accumulation into the hair follicles. This work investigated in vitro the potential of iontophoresis
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