Biological Activity
Active isomer of medetomidine (Cat.No. 5160), a potent, highly selective α2-adrenoceptor agonist (Ki values are 1.08 and 1750 nM for α2- and α1-adrenoceptors respectively). Displays greater selectivity over α1-adrenoceptors than clonidine and UK 14,304 (1620-, 220- and 300-fold respectively). Active in vivo; displays hypotensive, bradycardic, sedative, anxiolytic, hypothermic and analgesic effects.
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Technical Data
| M. Wt | 236.74 |
| Formula | C13H16N2.HCl |
| Storage | Desiccate at RT |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 145108-58-3 |
| PubChem ID | 6918081 |
| InChI Key | VPNGEIHDPSLNMU-MERQFXBCSA-N |
| Smiles | C[C@H](C2=CN=CN2)C1=C(C)C(C)=CC=C1.Cl |
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Solubility Data
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| DMSO | 23.67 | 100 | |
| ethanol | 5.92 | 25 | |
| water | 23.67 | 100 |
Preparing Stock Solutions
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 236.74. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to solvent of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 4.22 mL | 21.12 mL | 42.24 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.84 mL | 4.22 mL | 8.45 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.42 mL | 2.11 mL | 4.22 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.08 mL | 0.42 mL | 0.84 mL |
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References
References are publications that support the products' biological activity.
Virtanen et al (1988) Characterization of the selectivity, specificity and potency of medetomidine as an α2-adrenoceptor agonist. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 150 9 PMID: 2900154
Fisher et al (1991) Antinociceptive properties of intrathecal dexmedetomidine in rats. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 192 221 PMID: 1674472
Scheinin et al (1989) Medetomidine - a novel α2-adrenoceptor agonist: a review of its pharmacodynamic effects. Prog.Neuro-Psychopharm.Biol.Psychiat. 13 635 PMID:
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