| Bioactivity | Guanabenz (Acetate) (BR-750) is an alpha-2 selective adrenergic agonist used as an antihypertensive agent. |
| Target | Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptor. |
| Invitro | Guanabenz is an alpha agonist of the alpha-2 type that is used as an antihypertensive drug. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)[1][2]. |
| Name | Guanabenz Acetate |
| CAS | 23256-50-0 |
| Formula | C10H12Cl2N4O2 |
| Molar Mass | 291.13 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
| Reference | [1]. Walker, B.R., L.E. Hare, and M.W. Deitch, Comparative antihypertensive effects of guanabenz and clonidine. J Int Med Res, 1982. 10(1): p. 6-14. [2]. Bonham, A.C., et al., Studies on the mechanism of the central antihypertensive effect of guanabenz and clonidine. J Hypertens Suppl, 1984. 2(3): p. S543-6. |