Primary research fields
Neuroscience, Ion Channels
Other name
3-hydroxy-2-imino-6-piperidin-1-ylpyrimidin-4-amine
Product category
Small Molecules
Product type
Activator
Chemical formula
C9H15N5O
Origin
Synthetic
Purity pourcentage
>98%
Soluble in
Soluble to 25 mM in ethanol and to 25 mM in DMSO
Physical appearance
White solid
Storage recommendations
-20ºC
Shipping recommendations
Shipped Ambient
Safety information
Classification: Harmful. May be harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin. Safety Phrases: S22 - Do not breathe dust S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection S24/25- Avoid contact with shin and eyes Risk Phrases: R62 - Possible risk of impaired fertility Hazard Phrases: H302-H315-H319-H335 Precautionary Phrases: P261-P305 + P351 + P338
PubChem number
4201
Scientific context
Mioxidil is an anti-hypertensive vasodilator, causing the widening of blood vessels and opening potassium channels (1). It also claims to slow hair loss, most likely having something to do with its nitric oxide chemical moiety (2).
Bibliography
1. www.medicinenet.com/minoxidiloral/article.htm 2. Olsen E.A., et al. (2007) J Am Acad Dermatol. 57(5): 767.
Release date
16-May-2011
PubMed number
Refer to PubMed
Tested applications
To be tested
Tested reactivity
To be tested
Representative figure legend
Chemical structure of Minoxidil (SIH-318), a KATP channel opener. CAS #: 38304-91-5. Molecular Formula: C9H15N5O. Molecular Weight: 209.25 g/mol. Chemical structure of Minoxidil, a KATP channel opener (SIH-318). CAS # 38304-91-5. Molecular Formula: C9H15N5O.