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Minoxidil

Minoxidil

CAS Number: 38304-91-5

Molecular Formula: C9H15N5O

Purity: --

UNII Code: 5965120SH1INDIA & EU Approved : Topical useFDA Approved : Topical and Oral useCHEBI: 6942Trusted Choice : Treating androgenetic alopeciaTopical ApplicationAimed cosmetic formulation

About the product

Minoxidil is a pyrimidine derivative originally developed as an oral antihypertensive agent. It is now widely used in topical formulations to treat androgenetic alopecia and other forms of hair loss. Minoxidil acts as a potassium channel opener, leading to vasodilation and improved blood flow to hair follicles, thereby...

Minoxidil Specifications

CAS Number

38304-91-5

Molecular Formula

C9H15N5O

IUPAC Name

2,6-Diamino-4-(piperidin-1-yl)pyrimidine 1-oxide or 3-hydroxy-2-imino-6-piperidin-1-ylpyrimidin-4-amine

Canonical SMILES

Nc1cc(nc(N)[n+]1[O-])N2CCCCC2

InChI Key

ZIMGGGWCDYVHOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C9H15N5O/c10-7-6-8(12-9(11)14(7)15)13-4-2-1-3-5-13/h6,11,15H,1-5,10H2

UNII Code

5965120SH1

CHEBI

6942

PubChem CID

4201

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