Properties
Description
Moxonidine, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, is an effective cell metabolism inhibitor, that has the ability to prevent the pathway of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) by inhibiting endocrinology-hormones. The molecular weight of the compound is 241.68, and its molecular formula is C9H12ClN5O.
Molecular Formula
C9H12ClN5O
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 23 mg/mL (95.16 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: 2 mg/mL (8.27 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Moxonidine displays the significant potential to act as an effective imidazoline receptor agonist that decreases sympathetic outflow from the central nervous system, leading to vasodilation and reduced blood pressure.