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Clonidine hydrochloride (CAS 4205-91-8)

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Alternate Names:
2-[(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)amino-2-imidazoline hydrochloride
Application:
Clonidine hydrochloride is an antihypertensive α2-adrenergic receptor agonist
CAS Number:
4205-91-8
Purity:
98%
Molecular Weight:
266.55
Molecular Formula:
C9H9CI2N3•HCl
Supplemental Information:
This is as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Clonidine hydrochloride is an antihypertensive alpha2A-AR (alpha2-AR adrenergic receptor) agonist and I1 imidazoline receptor ligand. This compound acts on alpha-1 adrenoceptors as a partial agonist, causing relaxation of the mesenteric artery pre-contracted with norepinephrine or contraction of preparations pre-contracted with endothelin. Clonidine may hyperpolarize the plasma membrane and open K+ channels of mesenteric artery by affecting alpha-2 adrenoceptors. Clonidine hydrochloride is an activator of Nischarin.


Clonidine hydrochloride (CAS 4205-91-8) References

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Clonidine hydrochloride, 1 g

sc-203002
1 g
$367.00

Clonidine hydrochloride, 25 g

sc-203002A
25 g
$1250.00