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Xylometazoline hydrochloride (CAS 1218-35-5)

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Alternate Names:
2-(4-tert-Butyl-2,6-dimethylbenzyl)-2-imidazoline hydrochloride
Application:
Xylometazoline hydrochloride is α-adrenoceptor agonist
CAS Number:
1218-35-5
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
280.84
Molecular Formula:
C16H24N2•HCl
Supplemental Information:
This is classified 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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α-adrenoceptor agonist; imidazoline binding site ligand.


Xylometazoline hydrochloride (CAS 1218-35-5) References

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Xylometazoline hydrochloride, 5 g

sc-255719
5 g
$164.00