Description

Minoxidil Hydrochloride is a potent vasodilator and antihypertensive agent, widely recognized for its role in stimulating hair growth. This high-purity active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is critical for ensuring the efficacy and safety of finished pharmaceutical formulations. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical manufacturers and research institutions in the development and production of topical solutions and oral medications for androgenetic alopecia and hypertension.

Application

• Primary Active Ingredient (API) in topical solutions and foams for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (male and female pattern hair loss).
• Key component in compounded pharmaceutical preparations for dermatological use.
• Starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical derivatives.
• Reference standard for analytical testing and quality control in pharmaceutical laboratories.
• Active substance in clinical research and development of new hair growth therapies.
• Used in the formulation of oral tablets for the management of severe hypertension (under strict medical supervision).

Basic Information

Product Name	Minoxidil Hydrochloride
CAS No.	127228-87-9
Molecular Formula	C9H15N5O.HCl
Molecular Weight	245.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Minoxidil HCl; 2,4-Diamino-6-piperidinopyrimidine 3-oxide hydrochloride; Loniten (brand name); Rogaine (brand name, for topical solution); U-10858; Pyrimidine, 2,4-diamino-6-(1-piperidinyl)-, 3-oxide, monohydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our Minoxidil Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. It undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each batch, detailing parameters such as assay, related substances, residual solvents, and microbiological quality. We can supply material compliant with various pharmacopoeial standards (e.g., USP, EP) upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material 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 corresponds to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Sulfated Ash	≤ 0.1%
Microbiological Enumeration	Complies with EP/USP for non-sterile substances

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