Compound Q&A
What is Medetomidine hydrochloride (CAS: 86347-15-1)?
Answer
Medetomidine hydrochloride (CAS: 86347-15-1) is a selective alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used primarily as a sedative and analgesic agent. Its chemical formula is C14H21NO4·HCl, and it is a white to off-white crystalline powder with good solubility in water. It is commonly used in veterinary medicine and research settings for its pharmacological properties.
About
CAS No
86347-15-1
English Name
Medetomidine hydrochloride
Molecular Formula
C13H17ClN2
Molecular Weight
236.74599999999998 g/mol
SMILES
Cl.CC(c1c[nH]cn1)c2cccc(C)c2C
InChIKey
VPNGEIHDPSLNMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
