Clonidine hydrochloride, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Clonidine hydrochloride tablets are indicated in the treatment of hypertension. It has found new uses, including treatment of some types of neuropathic pain, opioid detoxification, sleep hyperhidrosis, anaesthetic use, and off-label, to counter the side effects of stimulant medications such as methylphenidate or amphetamine. It is becoming a more accepted treatment for insomnia, as well as for relief of menopausal symptoms. Clonidine(4205-91-8) is increasingly used in conjunction with stimulants to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Solubility
Soluble in water (50 mg/ml), DMSO (75 mM), methanol, chloroform (slightly), and dehydrated alcohol.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 4205-91-8
• Molecular Formula: C9H10Cl3N3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 266.55
• MDL Number: MFCD00036705
• InChI Key: ZNIFSRGNXRYGHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: clonidine hydrochloride, clonidine hcl, catapres, 2-2,6-dichloroanilino-2-imidazoline hydrochloride, chlophazolin, dispaclonidin, normopresan, atensina, barclyd, capresin
• PubChem CID: 20179
• IUPAC Name: N-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-amine;hydrochloride
• SMILES: C1CN=C(N1)NC2=C(C=CC=C2Cl)Cl.Cl

• Color: White
• Quantity: 1 g
• UN Number: UN2811
• Beilstein: 4163525
• Merck Index: 14,2390
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (50mg/ml),DMSO (75 mM),methanol,chloroform (slightly),and dehydrated alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 266.55
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Clonidine hydrochloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301-H330
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H330 Toxic if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P271-P284-P301+P310-P304+P340-P310-P330-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	224-121-5
RTECSNumber	NJ2490000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only