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Moxonidine

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

4-Chloro-N-(4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-6-methoxy-2-methyl-5-pyrimidinamine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H12ClN5O
CAS Number:
75438-57-2
Molecular Weight:
241.68
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

moxonidine

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C9H12ClN5O/c1-5-13-7(10)6(8(14-5)16-2)15-9-11-3-4-12-9/h3-4H2,1-2H3,(H2,11,12,15)

InChI key

WPNJAUFVNXKLIM-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

Moxonidine EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

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.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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P Ernsberger
Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology, 35(7 Suppl 4), S27-S41 (2001-05-11)
The I1-imidazoline receptor is a novel neurotransmitter receptor found mainly in the brainstem, adrenal medulla and kidney. The actions of moxonidine are described at the level of individual biomolecules, cells, tissues, organs and finally with integrative functions. The receptor functions
Angelita Maria Stabile et al.
Life sciences, 88(11-12), 493-503 (2011-02-01)
Heart failure is a progressive deterioration in heart function associated with overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system. The benefit of inhibition of sympathetic activity by moxonidine, a centrally acting imidazoline receptor agonist, was questioned based on the outcome of a
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Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, 29(16), e470-e472 (2011-03-23)
P A van Zwieten
Journal of hypertension, 15(2), 117-125 (1997-02-01)
Clonidine, guanfacine, guanabenz and alpha-methyl-dioxyphenylalanine (DOPA), the prototypes of centrally acting antihypertensives, are assumed to induce peripheral sympathoinhibition and a reduction in blood pressure via the stimulation of alpha2-adrenoceptors in the brain stem. More recently, central imidazoline (I1)-receptors have been
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