Description

Medetomidine Hydrochloride is a highly potent and selective α-2 adrenoceptor agonist. This compound is of significant importance in veterinary medicine and pharmaceutical research due to its powerful sedative and analgesic properties. It is primarily needed by manufacturers of veterinary anesthetics, pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, and academic institutions conducting neuropharmacological studies.

Application

• Veterinary Anesthesia: As a key active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in injectable sedative and analgesic formulations for companion animals and wildlife.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a reference standard and a critical tool compound in studies of the central nervous system, particularly for investigating α-2 adrenergic receptor pathways.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a high-purity standard for method development and quality control testing in pharmaceutical analysis laboratories.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial intermediate or starting material for the synthesis of novel derivatives and related pharmacologically active compounds.
• Preclinical Studies: Employed in animal model research for evaluating sedation, analgesia, and cardiovascular effects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Medetomidine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	106807-72-1
Molecular Formula	C13H16N2 • HCl
Molecular Weight	236.74 g/mol (free base: 200.28 g/mol)
Synonyms	4-[1-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole hydrochloride; Dexmedetomidine impurity; MPV-785; Medetomidine HCl; (RS)-Medetomidine hydrochloride; (±)-Medetomidine hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our Medetomidine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting high standards for pharmaceutical research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, related substances, and residual solvents.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.