Dexmedetomidine is a medetomidine. Among its listed roles, it functions as a alpha-adrenergic agonist, a non-narcotic analgesic, an analgesic and a sedative. It is an enantiomer of a levomedetomidine. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Alpha-2 agonists, Hypnotics, QTc-prolonging agents and Sedatives. Its therapeutic use is listed as veterinary tranquilizers. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Precedex, Dexdor and Igalmi. Its PubChem CID is 5311068.
Dexmedetomidine
| CAS No | 113775-47-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C13H16N2 |
| Molecular Weight | 200.28 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 5-[(1S)-1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole |
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Dexmedetomidine is a medetomidine. Among its listed roles, it functions as a alpha-adrenergic agonist, a non-narcotic analgesic, an analgesic and a sedative. It is an enantiomer of a levomedetomidine.
The listed CAS number is 113775-47-6.
The listed molecular formula is C13H16N2.
The listed molecular weight is 200.28 g/mol.
5-[(1S)-1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole.
The source lists Precedex, Dexdor and Igalmi.