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Catalog number ALFJ61430.06
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Quantity:
5 g
Specifications
Chemical Name or MaterialXylazine
CAS7361-61-7
ColorWhite
Health Hazard 1H301-H315-H319-H335
Health Hazard 2GHS H Statement
H301-H315-H319-H335
Toxic if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
H301-H315-H319-H335
Toxic if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
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Xylazine is an α2 class of adrenergic receptor agonist. Xylazine is a clonidine analoque that acts on presynaptic and postsynaptic receptors as an a 2-adrenergic agonist.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Xylazine is an α2 class of adrenergic receptor agonist. Xylazine is a clonidine analoque that acts on presynaptic and postsynaptic receptors as an a 2-adrenergic agonist.
Solubility
Soluble in methanol at 50mg/ml. Also soluble in dilute acid solutions.
Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
Xylazine is an α2 class of adrenergic receptor agonist. Xylazine is a clonidine analoque that acts on presynaptic and postsynaptic receptors as an a 2-adrenergic agonist.
Solubility
Soluble in methanol at 50mg/ml. Also soluble in dilute acid solutions.
Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Luigi Calderone.; Patricia Grimes.; Moshe Shalev. Acute reversible cataract induced by xylazine and by ketamine-xylazine anesthesia in rats and mice. Experimental Eye Research. 1986, 42, (4), 331-337.
- S. A. Greene.; J. C. Thurmon. Xylazine - a review of its pharmacology and use in veterinary medicine. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 1988, 11, (4), 295-313.