Minoxidil, CAS 38304-91-5

K+ channel activator

Product Type: Activator

CAS No.: 38304-91-5

MolecularFormula: C9H15N5O

Molecular Weight: 209,25

Source: Synthetic

Purity: >98%

Solubility: Soluble to 25 mM in ethanol and to 25 mM in DMSO

Appearance: White solid

PubChem CID: 4201

Scientific Background: Mioxidil is an anti-hypertensive vasodilator, causing the widening of blood vessels and opening potassium channels (1). It also claims to slow hair loss, most likely having something to do with its nitric oxide chemical moiety (2).

References: 1. www.medicinenet.com/minoxidiloral/article.htm2. Olsen E.A., et al. (2007) J Am Acad Dermatol. 57(5): 767.

Field of Use: Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.

• SKU: STRSIH-318-100MG
• Manufacturer: Stressmarq Biosciences
• Manufacturer SKU: SIH-318-100MG
• Package Unit: 100 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK