Xylazine, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Name: Xylazine, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
SKU: ALFJ61430.14

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS109-02-4

Specifications

Specification Sheet

Color scale=<50 APHA

GC>=98.5 %

Refractive index1.4339 to 1.4359 (20°C, 589 nm)

Water=<0.5 % (K.F.)

Appearance (Form)Clear liquid

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.

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.