| Identification |
| Name: | 1H-Imidazole,2-(2-ethyl-2,3-dihydro-2-benzofuranyl)-4,5-dihydro-, hydrochloride (1:1) |
| Synonyms: | 1H-Imidazole,2-(2-ethyl-2,3-dihydro-2-benzofuranyl)-4,5-dihydro-, monohydrochloride (9CI);Efaroxan hydrochloride;RX 821037; |
| CAS: | 89197-00-2 |
| Molecular Formula: | C13H17ClN2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 252.74 |
| Molecular Structure: |
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| Properties |
| Transport: | UN 2811 6.1/PG 3 |
| Solubility: | H2O: 300 mg/mL |
| Biological Activity: | Potent, highly selective α 2 adrenoceptor antagonist and imidazoline I 1 receptor ligand (pK i values are 7.87, 7.42, 5.74, 7.28 and < 5 for α 2A , α 2B , α 2C , I 1 , and I 2 receptors respectively). Promotes insulin secretion, at a site distinct from I 1 or I 2 (the putative I 3 receptor) in vitro and in vivo . |
| Storage Temperature: | Store at RT |
| Safety Data |
| Hazard Symbols |
T: Toxic
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