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Description: α2 agonist
Chemical Name: 5-(Chloro-N-(4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-2,1,3-benzothiadiazol-4-amine hydrochloride
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for Tizanidine hydrochloride
Tizanidine hydrochloride is an α2-adrenergic receptor agonist. Antinociceptive upon epidural administration in rats (IC50 = 48 nM). Also binds to imidazoline receptor.
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Technical Data for Tizanidine hydrochloride
| M. Wt | 290.17 |
| Formula | C9H8ClN5S.HCl |
| Storage | Desiccate at RT |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 64461-82-1 |
| PubChem ID | 114869 |
| InChI Key | ZWUKMNZJRDGCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Smiles | ClC2=C(NC3=NCCN3)C1=NSN=C1C=C2.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 Tizanidine hydrochloride
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| water | 29.02 | 100 | |
| DMSO | 29.02 | 100 |
Preparing Stock Solutions for Tizanidine hydrochloride
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 290.17. 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 | 3.45 mL | 17.23 mL | 34.46 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.69 mL | 3.45 mL | 6.89 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.34 mL | 1.72 mL | 3.45 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.07 mL | 0.34 mL | 0.69 mL |
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References for Tizanidine hydrochloride
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Asano et al (2000) Antinociception by epidural and systemic α2-adrenoceptor agonists and their binding affinity in rat spinal cord and brain. Anesth.Analg. 90 400 PMID: 10648329
Piletz et al (2000) Autoradiographic comparison of [3H]-Clonidine binding to non-adrenergic sites and α2-adrenergic receptors in human brain. Neuropsychopharmacology 23 697 PMID: 11063925
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Thomas C et al (2019) Neuromodulator Signaling Bidirectionally Controls Vesicle Numbers in Human Synapses. Cell 179 498-513.e22 PMID: 31585084
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