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G1043

Sigma-Aldrich

Guanfacine hydrochloride

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

N (Aminoiminomethyl)-2,6-dichlorobenzeneacetamide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H9Cl2N3O · HCl
CAS Number:
29110-48-3
Molecular Weight:
282.55
MDL number:
MFCD00798230
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24278452
NACRES:
NA.77

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

color

white

solubility

H2O: soluble 12 mg/mL at 60 °C

originator

Promius

SMILES string

Cl.NC(=N)NC(=O)Cc1c(Cl)cccc1Cl

InChI

1S/C9H9Cl2N3O.ClH/c10-6-2-1-3-7(11)5(6)4-8(15)14-9(12)13;/h1-3H,4H2,(H4,12,13,14,15);1H

InChI key

DGFYECXYGUIODH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... ADRA2A(150) , ADRA2B(151) , ADRA2C(152)

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Application

Guanfacine hydrochloride has been used as an α2A adrenoceptor agonist to test its protective effect on hypobaric hypoxia (HH) and in rat brain to measure blood oxygenation level dependent (BOLD) response.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Guanfacine stimulates the brain postsynaptic α2 adrenergic receptor (AR) and mediates the prefrontal cortical (PFC) neuronal regulation and strengthens their network. Guanfacine improves the density of neuronal dendrites and is useful in treating neuropsychiatric disorders. It modulates the synaptic and cytoskeletal proteins expression in prefrontal cortical (PFC) neurons and may improve hypobaric hypoxia (HH) induced PFC dysfunctions. Guanfacine enhances cognitive function and is recommended for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) therapy.
α-2 noradrenergic receptor agonist.

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by Promius. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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