Minoxidil is a pyrimidine N-oxide that is pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 3-oxide substituted by a piperidin-1-yl group at position 6. Among its listed roles, it functions as a vasodilator agent and an antihypertensive agent. It is a pyrimidine N-oxide, a member of piperidines and an aminopyrimidine. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Vasodilating agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as antihypertensives and cardiovascular. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Rogaine and Loniten. Its PubChem CID is 4201.
Minoxidil
| CAS No | 38304-91-5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C9H15N5O |
| Molecular Weight | 209.25 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 3-hydroxy-2-imino-6-piperidin-1-ylpyrimidin-4-amine |
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Minoxidil is a pyrimidine N-oxide that is pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 3-oxide substituted by a piperidin-1-yl group at position 6. Among its listed roles, it functions as a vasodilator agent and an antihypertensive agent.
The listed CAS number is 38304-91-5.
The listed molecular formula is C9H15N5O.
The listed molecular weight is 209.25 g/mol.
3-hydroxy-2-imino-6-piperidin-1-ylpyrimidin-4-amine.
The source lists Rogaine and Loniten.