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 | |
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.