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Lofexidine (hydrochloride)

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Description
Lofexidine (hydrochloride) is a selective α2-receptor agonist, commonly used to alleviate the physical symptoms of heroin and other types of opioid withdrawal[1][2].
CAS Number
21498-08-8
Product Name Alternative
Baq-168; MDL-14042
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H301
Target
Adrenergic Receptor
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
GPCR/G Protein; Neuronal Signaling
Applications
Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Field of Research
Neurological Disease; Endocrinology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Lofexidine-hydrochloride.html
Purity
99.74
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : ≥ 100 mg/mL
Smiles
CC(C1=NCCN1)OC2=C(Cl)C=CC=C2Cl.[H]Cl
Molecular Formula
C11H13Cl3N2O
Molecular Weight
295.59
Precautions
H301
References & Citations
[1]Vartak AP, et al. The preclinical discovery of lofexidine for the treatment of opiate addiction. Expert Opin Drug Discov. 2014 Nov;9 (11) :1371-7.|[2]Gish EC, et al. Lofexidine, an {alpha}2-receptor agonist for opioid detoxification. Ann Pharmacother. 2010 Feb;44 (2) :343-51.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
Launched
Isoform
α adrenergic receptor

Chemical Information

Lofexidine Hydrochloride

See also: Lofexidine (has active moiety).

CAS Number21498-08-8
PubChem CID30667
IUPAC Name2-[1-(2,6-dichlorophenoxy)ethyl]-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole;hydrochloride
Molecular FormulaC11H13Cl3N2O
Molecular Weight295.6
Topological Polar Surface Area33.6
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count3
Heavy Atom Count17
Formal Charge0
Complexity263
SMILES
CC(C1=NCCN1)OC2=C(C=CC=C2Cl)Cl.Cl
InChI
InChI=1S/C11H12Cl2N2O.ClH/c1-7(11-14-5-6-15-11)16-10-8(12)3-2-4-9(10)13;/h2-4,7H,5-6H2,1H3,(H,14,15);1H
InChIKey
DWWHMKBNNNZGHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Structure
2D Structure
2D structure of Lofexidine Hydrochloride
CAS: 21498-08-8
CID: 30667
Formula: C11H13Cl3N2O
MW: 295.6
Interactive 3D Structure
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Computed Properties
PropertyValue
Molecular Weight295.6
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count3
Exact Mass294.009346
Monoisotopic Mass294.009346
Topological Polar Surface Area33.6 Ų
Heavy Atom Count17
Formal Charge0
Complexity263
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count2
Compound Is CanonicalizedYes