Product overview
| Name | Minoxidil |
| Description | Kir6 channel activator |
| Purity | >99% |
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Biological Data
| Biological description | Kir6 (KATP) channel activator. Shows actions against hypertension and alopecia. |
Solubility & Handling
| Storage instructions | Room temperature |
| Solubility overview | Soluble in ethanol (25mM, gentle warming) or DMSO (25mM) |
| Important | This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Not for human or veterinary use. |
Chemical Data
| Chemical name | 6-(1-Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine3-oxide |
| Molecular Weight | 209.25 |
| Chemical structure | ![Minoxidil [38304-91-5] Chemical Structure](https://hellobio.com/media/catalog/product//h/b/hb1094.png "Minoxidil [38304-91-5]") |
| Molecular Formula | C9H15N5O |
| CAS Number | 38304-91-5 |
| PubChem identifier | 4201 |
| SMILES | NC1=CC(=NC(N)=[N+]1[O-])N1CCCCC1 |
| InChiKey | ZIMGGGWCDYVHOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
References for Minoxidil
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product
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Minoxidil upregulates the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor in human hair dermal papilla cells.
Lachgar S et al (1998) Br J Dermatol 138(3) : 407-11. -
Effects of the arterial vasodilator minoxidil on cardiovascular structure and sympathetic activity in spontaneously hypertensive rats.
Tsoporis J et al (1993) J Hypertens 11(12) : 1337-45.
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