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Minoxidil

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

6-(1-Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine 3-oxide, 6-(1-Piperidinyl)pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 3-oxide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H15N5O
CAS Number:
38304-91-5
Molecular Weight:
209.25
EC Number:
253-874-2
MDL number:
MFCD00063409
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

minoxidil

form

crystalline powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

mp

272-274 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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 BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Minoxidil Scalp Application

    • Biochem/physiol Actions

    Activates ATP-activated K+ channels; vasodilator; slow or stop hair loss and promote hair regrowth.

    Packaging

    Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.

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    GHS07

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    Warning

    Hazard Classifications

    Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

    target_organs

    Respiratory system

    Storage Class

    11 - Combustible Solids

    wgk_germany

    WGK 3

    flash_point_f

    Not applicable

    flash_point_c

    Not applicable

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