Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients

Chemical Name: Minoxidil

CAS No.: 38304-91-5

Assay: ≥ 99.0%

Appearance:white powder

Minoxidil More Details：

Specification:

Appearance white powder

Assay% 99%

molecular formula C9H15N5O

molecular weight 209.25

melting point 272-274 °C

Boiling point 348.61°C

Density 1.1651

Minoxidil Usage：

Minoxidil is used as antihypertensive drugs.

Minoxidil Packaging and Shipping：

25kg/ drum，25kg/bag or as per buyer requirement.

Minoxidil Storage：

Store in a dry and ventilated warehouse， avoid sunshine , keep away from fires.

Item	Content
Introduction	Minoxidil (CAS No.: 38304-91-5) is a peripheral vasodilator used primarily for treating hypertension and promoting hair growth. It is also known as U10858.
Chemical Properties	– Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₅N₅O<br>- Molecular Weight: 209.25<br>- Appearance: White to off-white solid.<br>- Melting Point: Not specified.
Mechanism of Action	Minoxidil activates ATP-sensitive potassium channels (KATP), leading to vasodilation and reduced blood pressure. It also promotes hair growth by prolonging the anagen phase of the hair cycle.
Medical Uses	– Antihypertensive: Used to treat high blood pressure.<br>- Hair Growth: Used in topical solutions to treat alopecia (hair loss).
Storage Conditions	– Store at -20°C for up to 1 year.<br>- Store at -80°C for up to 2 years.<br>- Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Solubility	– Ethanol: 7.14 mg/mL (ultrasonication recommended).<br>- DMSO: 5 mg/mL (ultrasonication recommended).<br>- Water: 1 mg/mL (ultrasonication recommended).
Contraindications	– Do not use if allergic to minoxidil.<br>- Caution in patients with pheochromocytoma.
Side Effects	– Hypotension, tachycardia, fluid retention, edema.<br>- Scalp irritation, dryness, or flaking (topical use).
Regulatory Status	– Approved for use in hypertension and alopecia treatments.<br>- Available as prescription and over-the-counter products