Minoxidil
K+ channel activator
Product Specifications
Background
Mioxidil is an anti-hypertensive vasodilator, causing the widening of blood vessels and opening potassium channels (1). It also claims to slow hair loss, most likely having something to do with its nitric oxide chemical moiety (2).
CAS Number
38304-91-5
Product Name Alternative
3-hydroxy-2-imino-6-piperidin-1-ylpyrimidin-4-amine
UNSPSC
41116105
Type
Activator
Source
Synthetic
Field of Research
Neuroscience | Ion Channels
Purity
>98%
Weight
0.1
Format
White solid
Solubility
Soluble to 25 mM in ethanol and to 25 mM in DMSO
Molecular Formula
C9H15N5O
Molecular Weight
209.25
Precautions
Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.
References & Citations
1. www.medicinenet.com/minoxidiloral/article.htm 2. Olsen E.A., et al. (2007) J Am Acad Dermatol. 57(5): 767.
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