X1126

Xylazine

≥99%

• Synonym(s): 2-(2,6-Dimethylphenylamino)-5,6-dihydro-4H-thiazine
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₂H₁₆N₂S
• CAS Number: 7361-61-7
• Molecular Weight: 220.33
• EC Number: 230-902-1
• MDL number: MFCD00057908
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• PubChem Substance ID: 24902128
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• assay: ≥99%
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: Cc1cccc(C)c1NC2=NCCCS2
• InChI: 1S/C12H16N2S/c1-9-5-3-6-10(2)11(9)14-12-13-7-4-8-15-12/h3,5-6H,4,7-8H2,1-2H3,(H,13,14)
• InChI key: BPICBUSOMSTKRF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Xylazine is soluble in methanol (50 mg/ml), yielding a clear, colorless solution. It is also soluble in dilute HCl acid and in chloroform. Xylazine is practically insoluble in water and in alkali solutions.

Application

Xylazine has been used to anaesthetise experimental animals.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Xylazine when used along with ketamine is considered to be a potent and safe anaesthetic in experimental animal. It is known to elevate the hepatic release of glucose, which aggravates to hyperglycemia.

α₂-adrenoceptor agonist, sedative, muscle relaxant.

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS06
• signalword: Danger
• hcodes: H301
• pcodes: P301 + P310
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Oral
• Storage Class: 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges