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Phentolamine hydrochloride (CAS 73-05-2)

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Alternate Names:
2-[N-(m-Hydroxyphenyl)-p-toluidinomethyl]imidazoline Hydrochloride; 3-[[(4,5-Dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)methyl](4-methylphenyl)amino]-phenol Hydrochloride
Application:
Phentolamine hydrochloride is an a-Adrenergic blocker
CAS Number:
73-05-2
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
317.81
Molecular Formula:
C17H19N3O•HCl
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Phentolamine hydrochloride is a reversible nonselective alpha-adrenergic antagonist that works by blocking the action of norepinephrine at alpha receptors. It is used to study the effects of adrenergic agonists and antagonists on various physiological processes. Phentolamine hydrochloride is particularly useful in investigating the role of the sympathetic nervous system in regulating blood pressure, heart rate, and other cardiovascular functions. Its ability to block alpha receptors provides clarity in understanding the mechanisms underlying sympathetic nervous system activity. Phentolamine hydrochloride is an important pharmacological agent in biochemistry, providing insights into the physiological and pharmacological effects of adrenergic receptor modulation.


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Phentolamine hydrochloride, 50 mg

sc-205802
50 mg
$81.00

Phentolamine hydrochloride, 100 mg

sc-205802A
100 mg
$146.00

Phentolamine hydrochloride, 250 mg

sc-205802B
250 mg
$226.00

Phentolamine hydrochloride, 500 mg

sc-205802C
500 mg
$400.00

Phentolamine hydrochloride, 1 g

sc-205802D
1 g
$768.00

Phentolamine hydrochloride, 2 g

sc-205802E
2 g
$1430.00

Phentolamine hydrochloride, 2.5 g

sc-205802F
2.5 g
$1737.00