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Minoxidil Structure

Minoxidil

Chemical Properties

Melting point 272-274 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Boiling point 348.61°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.1651 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.7610 (estimate)
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  Slightly soluble in water, soluble in methanol and in propylene glycol.
pka 4.61(at 25℃)
color  White
Water Solubility  Soluble in water (2.2 mg/ml), 100% ethanol (29 mg/ml), propylene glycol, acetone, DMSO (6.5 mg/ml), and methanol.
Merck  14,6203
BCS Class 3
Stability Stable for 2 years from date of purchase as supplied. Protect from moisture. Solutions in DMSO or ethanol may be stored at -20°C for up to 3 months.
InChIKey ZFMITUMMTDLWHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference 38304-91-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Minoxidil(38304-91-5)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  Xn,T+
Risk Statements  22-36/37/38-26/27/28
Safety Statements  26-36-45-36/37/39-22
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  UV8200000
HS Code  29335990
Hazardous Substances Data 38304-91-5(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 in rats, mice (mg/kg): 49, 51 i.v. (Carlson, Feenstra)

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