EINECS: 253-874-2
Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₅N₅O
Synonyms: Mimosine; Minoxidil(USP 24); Minoxidil USP/BP; Loniten (TN); U-10,858; 2,4-Diamino-6-piperidinopyrimidine 3-N-oxide; Prexidil; 6-Amino-1,2-dihydro-1-hydroxy-2-imino-4-piperidinopyrimidine; Alopexil; U 10858; Regaine; Minossidile [Italian]; Prestwick_521; Minoximen; 2,4-Pyrimidinediamine, 6-(1-piperidinyl)-, 3-oxide; Loniten; 2,3-Dihydro-3-hydroxy-2-imino-6-(1-piperidinyl)-4-pyrimidinamine; Minoxidilum [INN-Latin]; Pyrimidine, 2,4-diamino-6-piperidino-, 3-oxide; Minoxidil (USP); PDP; Tricoxidil; 6-(1-Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine 3-oxide; 2,6-Diamino-4-piperidinopyrimidin-1-oxid; Rogaine; Alostil; 3-hydroxy-2-imino-6-(1-piperidyl)pyrimidin-4-amine; 6-Piperidino-2,4-diaminopyrimidine 3-oxide; 2,4-Pyrimidinediamine,6-(1-piperidinyl)-,3- oxide; 2,4-Diamino-6-piperidinopyrimidine 3-oxide; 2,4-Diamino-6-piperidinilpirimidina-3-ossido [Italian]; Theroxidil; 4-Pyrimidinamine, 2,3-dihydro-3-hydroxy-2-imino-6-(1-piperidinyl)-;
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Molecular Weight: 209.25
Density: 1.52 g/cm3
Boiling Point: 351.7 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point: 272-274 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Flash Point: 166.5 °C
Storage Temperature: Keep in a cool, dry location. Keep containers closed when not in use. Protect from light.
Refractive index: 1.724
Solubility: Soluble in ethanol (29mg/ml), DMSO (6.5mg/ml), and water (2.2mg/ml)
Biological Activity: Antihypertensive. Antialopecia agent. K + channel (K ATP ) activator.
Stability: Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
Usage: Used as an antihypertensive and antialopecia agent. Minoxidil activates ATP-activated K+ channels