Molekula
Minoxidil
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Minoxidil is a vasodilator medication used primarily to treat hypertension and promote hair growth in cases of androgenetic alopecia. It functions by relaxing blood vessels and stimulating hair follicles. Available in 38304-91-5 CAS number, with molecular formula C9H15N5O and molecular weight 209.25 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperatures. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Minoxidil from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 g — £41.20 per pack ex VAT · £49.44 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Heavy metals | ≤ 0.002% |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.5% |
| Assay | 97 - 103% |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤ 0.1% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.5% |
| Mesh | 80 - 100 mesh |
| Chromotograhic Purity | ≤ 1.5% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 248 °C |
| pKa | pKa = 4.61 |
Source: PubChem CID 4201 (DrugBank)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 18914422 |
| CAS Number | 38304-91-5 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-hydroxy-2-imino-6-piperidin-1-ylpyrimidin-4-amine |
| Molecular Formula | C9H15N5O |
| Molecular Weight | 209.25 |
| Exact Mass | 209.1277 |
| SMILES | C1CCN(CC1)C2=NC(=N)N(C(=C2)N)O |
| InChIKey | ZIMGGGWCDYVHOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | 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 |
| PubChem CID | 4201 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29335995 |
| Tariff Code | 2933599590 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H351 Suspected of causing cancer
- H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Alopexil
- Alostil
- Loniten
- Lonolox
- Minoximen
- Normoxidil
- Regaine
- Rogaine
- Theroxidil
- Tricoxidil
Frequently asked questions
What is minoxidil used for?
Minoxidil is primarily used in the treatment of hair loss and as a vasodilator in the management of hypertension.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of minoxidil?
The chemical formula is C9H15N5O with a molecular weight of 209.25 g/mol.
How should minoxidil be stored?
Minoxidil should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and light.
What grade of minoxidil does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies minoxidil in research-grade purity suitable for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply minoxidil in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply minoxidil in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a minoxidil order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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