Formulation: A solid
Formal Name: N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-5,6-dihydro-4H-1,3-thiazin-2-amine, monohydrochloride
Purity: ≥98%
Formula Markup: C12H16N2S • HCl
Formula Weight: 256,8
Shelf life (days): 1460
CAS Number: 23076-35-9
Notes: Xylazine is an agonist of α2-adrenergic receptors (Ki = 194 nM).{25422} It is an analog of clonidine, an α2-adrenergic receptor agonist used to reduce blood pressure. Xylazine is used for sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia in non-human mammals.{29404,29405} This product is also available as an analytical reference standard (Item Nos. 37854 / 22641).