Minoxidil

Tocris Bioscience | Catalog # 0583

Kir6 channel (KATP) opener
Tocris Bioscience

Key Product Details

Description

Kir6 channel (KATP) opener
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Product Description

Minoxidil is an antihypertensive. Antialopecia agent. Kir6 channel (KATP) activator.

Product Specifications for Minoxidil

Molecular Weight

209.25

Formula

C9H15N5O

Storage

Store at RT

Purity

≥98% (HPLC)

Chemical Name

6-(1-Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine 3-oxide

CAS Number

38304-91-5

PubChem ID

4201

InChI Key

ZIMGGGWCDYVHOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

NC1=CC(=NC(N)=[N+]1[O-])N1CCCCC1

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Solubility

Solvent Max Conc. mg/mL Max Conc. mM
Solubility
DMSO 5.23 25 with gentle warming
Ethanol 5.23 25

Preparing Stock Solutions for Minoxidil

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 209.25.

Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which all affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
0.25 mM 19.12 mL 95.58 mL 191.16 mL
1.25 mM 3.82 mL 19.12 mL 38.23 mL
2.5 mM 1.91 mL 9.56 mL 19.12 mL
12.5 mM 0.38 mL 1.91 mL 3.82 mL

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Background References

References are publications that support the biological activity of the product. See our Citations tab to view 9 publications citing the usage of this product.

Product Documents for Minoxidil

Certificate of Analysis

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Product Specific Notices for Minoxidil

For research use only

Related Research Areas

Ion Channels and Regulators

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  • Minoxidil used to study BK channel opening
    Name: Sadequl Islam
    Species: Human
    Assay Type: In Vitro
    Verified Customer | Posted 11/27/2018
    Minoxidil was used based on its history as a potent potassium channel opener. It was used to study BK channel opening.
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