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Lofexidine hydrochloride

CAS: 21498-08-8 F: C11H13Cl3N2O W: 295.59

Lofexidine (hydrochloride) is a selective α2-receptor agonist, commonly used to alleviate the physical symptoms of hero
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Bioactivity 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].
Name Lofexidine hydrochloride
CAS 21498-08-8
Formula C11H13Cl3N2O
Molar Mass 295.59
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]. 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.