Levomedetomidine

• CAT Number: R013958
• CAS Number: 119717-21-4
• Molecular Formula: C13H16N2
• Molecular Weight: 200.285
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 4-[(1R)-1-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole; (-)-Medetomidine; (R)-Medetomidine; MPV 1441; l-Medetomidine
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 5-[(1R)-1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H16N2/c1-9-5-4-6-12(10(9)2)11(3)13-7-14-8-15-13/h4-8,11H,1-3H3,(H,14,15)/t11-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: CUHVIMMYOGQXCV-LLVKDONJSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)C(C)C2=CN=CN2)C

Levomedetomidine is a stereoisomer of medetomidine used in pharmaceutical research for its sedative and analgesic properties. It is a selective alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, essential for studying the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of sedative agents. This compound aids in developing new therapies for pain management and sedation. Researchers rely on levomedetomidine for precise and reliable results in advanced drug development and clinical research, contributing significantly to innovations in anesthesiology and pain relief.