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Detomidine (hydrochloride)

Item No. 38583

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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • MPV 253AII
Technical Information
Formal Name
5-[(2,3-dimethylphenyl)methyl]-1H-imidazole, monohydrochloride
CAS Number
90038-01-0
Molecular Formula
C12H14N2 • HCl
Formula Weight
222.7
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 30 mg/mlDMSO: 30 mg/mlEthanol: 30 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 10 mg/ml
λmax
214 nm
SMILES
CC1=C(C)C(CC2=CNC=N2)=CC=C1.Cl
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C12H14N2.ClH/c1-9-4-3-5-11(10(9)2)6-12-7-13-8-14-12;/h3-5,7-8H,6H2,1-2H3,(H,13,14);1H
InChi Key
OIWRDXKNDCJZSM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Storage
-20°C
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Detomidine (hydrochloride) (Item No. 38583) is an analytical reference standard categorized as a sedative.1 Detomidine has sedative activity in horses.2 Formulations containing detomidine have been used as veterinary sedatives. This product is intended for analytical forensic applications. This product is also available as a general research tool (Item No. 17853).

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Grimsrud, K.N., Mama, K.R., Thomasy, S.M., et al. Pharmacokinetics of detomidine and its metabolites following intravenous and intramuscular administration in horses. Equine Vet. J. 41(4), 361-365 (2009).

    2. Freeman, S.L., and England, G.C.W. Investigation of romifidine and detomidine for the clinical sedation of horses. Vet. Rec. 147(18), 507-511 (2000).