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Minoxidil for system suitability

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

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

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H15N5O
CAS Number:
38304-91-5
Molecular Weight:
209.25
MDL number:
MFCD00063409
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329831424
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

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 for system suitability 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.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H315,H319,H335

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

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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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
Alfredo Rossi et al.
Recent patents on inflammation & allergy drug discovery, 6(2), 130-136 (2012-03-14)
Minoxidil, a vasodilator medication known for its ability to slow or stop hair loss and promote hair regrowth, was first introduced, exclusively as an oral drug, to treat high blood pressure. It was however discovered to have the important side-effect
Susumu Otomo
Nihon yakurigaku zasshi. Folia pharmacologica Japonica, 119(3), 167-174 (2002-03-28)
The length and size of hair are depend on the anagen term in its hair cycle. It has been reported that the some cell growth factors, such as VEGF, FGF-5S, IGF-1 and KGF, induce the proliferation of cells in the
Minoxidil use in female alopecia.
W M Wong et al.
The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 28(7-8), 890-891 (1994-07-01)
D A Sica et al.
Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.), 3(2), 110-114 (2001-06-21)
Minoxidil is a direct vasodilator that has been in use for over two decades. It is used primarily to reduce blood pressure in hypertensives who have been poorly controlled on various multidrug regimens. Although minoxidil is extremely effective, its usefulness
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