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Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

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Synonym(s):
(+)-Medetomidine hydrochloride, (S)-Medetomidine hydrochloride, 4-[(S)-α,2,3-Trimethylbenzyl]imidazole monohydrochloride, 5-[(1S)-1-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole hydrochloride
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C13H16N2 · HCl
CAS Number:
145108-58-3
Molecular Weight:
236.74
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

dexmedetomidine, medetomidine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

InChI

1S/C13H16N2.ClH/c1-9-5-4-6-12(10(9)2)11(3)13-7-14-8-15-13;/h4-8,11H,1-3H3,(H,14,15);1H/t11-;/m0./s1

InChI key

VPNGEIHDPSLNMU-MERQFXBCSA-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

Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride USP reference standard for specified quality tests and assays.

Also used to prepare standard, system suitability, and sensitivity solution for assay and impurity analysis using liquid chromatography method and UV detector according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):
  • Dexmedetomidine Injection
  • Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride

Biochem/physiol Actions

Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride is a highly potent and selective α2-adrenergic agonist with analgesic and sedative properties, the (+)-isomer of medetomidine. Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride is used clinically as an anesthetic agent to reduce anxiety and tension and promote relaxation and sedation without causing respiratory depression.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Exclamation markEnvironment
GHS07,GHS09

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H336,H411

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Dexmedetomidine Injection
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 42(4), 1304-1304 (2018)
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 45(2), 1302-1302 (2020)

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