(R)-Medetomidine

About (R)-Medetomidine

(R)-Medetomidine is a high-purity reference standard of Medetomidine carrying the CAS registry number 119717-21-4. With the molecular formula C13H16N2, it has a molar mass of 200.28 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 5-[(1R)-1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole. Common synonyms include Levomedetomidine and (-)-Medetomidine.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

As a reference sample of Medetomidine, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, (R)-Medetomidine is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

Related to Medetomidine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	(R)-Medetomidine
Catalogue No.	VQ-043924
CAS Number	119717-21-4
IUPAC name	5-[(1R)-1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole
Molecular formula	C₁₃H₁₆N₂
Molecular weight	200.28 g/mol
Exact mass	200.1313
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	CUHVIMMYOGQXCV-LLVKDONJSA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)[C@@H](C)C2=CN=CN2)C
PubChem CID	60612

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	28.7 Å²
Synonyms	Levomedetomidine, (-)-Medetomidine, 4-[(1R)-1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole, Medetomidine, (R)-, (R)-4-(1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl)-1H-imidazole, 1H-Imidazole, 4-((1R)-1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl)-, (R)-5-(1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl)-1H-imidazole, 4-[(R)-1-(2,3-Dimethyl-phenyl)-ethyl]-1H-imidazole

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of (R)-Medetomidine?

The CAS Registry Number of (R)-Medetomidine is 119717-21-4. It is also known as Levomedetomidine, (-)-Medetomidine, 4-[(1R)-1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of (R)-Medetomidine?

(R)-Medetomidine has the molecular formula C13H16N2 and a molecular weight of 200.28 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 5-[(1R)-1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole.

What is (R)-Medetomidine used for?

(R)-Medetomidine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Medetomidine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of (R)-Medetomidine can I order?

We supply (R)-Medetomidine in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with (R)-Medetomidine?

Yes. Every lot of (R)-Medetomidine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can (R)-Medetomidine be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export (R)-Medetomidine worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.