Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride is a central alpha-2-adrenergic agonist, an imidazole derivate with analgesic, anxiolytic and sedative activities.
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride is the S-enantiomer of Medetomidine Hydrochloride. Chemical name of Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride is 1H-Imidazole, 4-[1-(2,3-dimethyl phenyl)ethyl]-, monohydrochloride, (S). Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride has a molecular weight of 236.74 and the molecular formula is C13H16N2.HCl.
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride is a white or almost white powder that is freely soluble in water. Its melting range is 156-158°C.