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Description: Potent, highly selective α2 agonist. Active isomer of medetomidine (Cat. No. 5160)
Alternative Names: d-Medetomidine hydrochloride
Chemical Name: 4-[(1S)-1-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole hydrochloride
Purity: ≥98%
Biological Activity for Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride
Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride is an active isomer of medetomidine, a potent, highly selective α2-adrenoceptor agonist (Ki values are 1.08 and 1750 nM for α2- and α1-adrenoceptors respectively). Displays greater selectivity over α1-adrenoceptors than Clonidine (Cat. No. 0690) and UK 14,304 (1620-, 220- and 300-fold respectively). Active in vivo; displays hypotensive, bradycardic, sedative, anxiolytic, hypothermic and analgesic effects.
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Technical Data for Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride
| M. Wt | 236.74 |
| Formula | C13H16N2.HCl |
| Storage | Desiccate at RT |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| CAS Number | 145108-58-3 |
| PubChem ID | 6918081 |
| InChI Key | VPNGEIHDPSLNMU-MERQFXBCSA-N |
| Smiles | C[C@H](C2=CN=CN2)C1=C(C)C(C)=CC=C1.Cl |
The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
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Solubility Data for Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| water | 23.67 | 100 | |
| DMSO | 23.67 | 100 |
Preparing Stock Solutions for Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 236.74. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 4.22 mL | 21.12 mL | 42.24 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.84 mL | 4.22 mL | 8.45 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.42 mL | 2.11 mL | 4.22 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.08 mL | 0.42 mL | 0.84 mL |
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References for Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Virtanen et al (1988) Characterization of the selectivity, specificity and potency of medetomidine as an α2-adrenoceptor agonist. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 150 9 PMID: 2900154
Fisher et al (1991) Antinociceptive properties of intrathecal dexmedetom. in rats. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 192 221 PMID: 1674472
Scheinin et al (1989) Medetomidine - a novel α2-adrenoceptor agonist: a review of its pharmacodynamic effects. Prog.Neuro-Psychopharm.Biol.Psychiat. 13 635 PMID: 2571177
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7 Citations for Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride
Citations are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride include:
Ma et al (2019) Galanin Neurons Unite Sleep Homeostasis and α2-Adrenergic Sedation Curr Biol 29 3315 PMID: 31543455
Garrity et al (2015) Dexmedetomidine-induced sedation does not mimic the neurobehavioral phenotypes of sleep in Sprague Dawley rat. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 38 73 PMID: 25325438
McAlvin et al (2015) Corneal Anesthesia With Site 1 Sodium Channel Blockers and dexmedetom. J Inflamm (Lond) 56 3820 PMID: 26066750
Yuki et al (2011) Sedative drug modulates T-cell and lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 function. Anesth Analg 112 830 PMID: 21385989
Uchida et al (2019) Induction of Non-Apoptotic Cell Death by Adrenergic Agonists in Human Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cell Lines. Anticancer Res 39 3519 PMID: 31262876
Rennekamp et al (2016) σ1 receptor ligands control a switch between passive and active threat responses. Nat Chem Biol 12 552 PMID: 27239788
Gozzi et al (2013) Differential effect of orexin-1 and CRF-1 antagonism on stress circuits: a fMRI study in the rat with the pharmacological stressor Yohimbine. Neuropsychopharmacology 38 2120 PMID: 23736277
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