Minoxidil

Minoxidil
synonyms:2,3-dihydro-3-hydroxy-2-imino-6-(1-piperidinyl)-4-pyrimidinamine;2,4-diamino-6-piperidinilpirimidina-3-ossido;2,4-diamino-6-piperidino-pyrimidin3-oxide;2,4-diamino-6-piperidinopyrimidine3-n-oxide;4-pyrimidinediamine,6-(1-piperidinyl)-3-oxide;6-piperidino-2,4-diaminopyrimidine3-oxide;alopexil
assay: 99%
cas: 38304-91-5
mf: c9h15n5o
mw: 209.25
einecs: 253-874-2
product categories:api;intermediates & fine chemicals;pharmaceuticals; api's;potassium channel; heteroctcles;bases & related reagents;nitric oxide reagents; nucleotides;rogaine;other apis
chemical properties: white crystalline solid
usage:antihypertensive, antialopecia agent
usage:a selective atp dependent k+ (kir6) channel activator
an antihypertensive vasodilator medication
minoxidil is an antihypertensive vasodilator medication also claiming to slow or stop hair loss and promote hair regrowth. It is available over the counter for treatment of androgenic alopecia, among other baldness treatments, but measurable changes, if experienced, disappear within months after discontinuation of treatment.
Minoxidil was first sold as a drug for high blood pressure and was noted to have the interesting side-effect of increased body hair-growth, or in some cases, significant hair loss. Treatments for baldness and hair loss usually include a 5% concentration solution that is designed for men, whereas the 2% concentration solutions are designed for women.