Medetomidine, also known as MPV-785, is a synthetic drug used as both a surgical anesthetic and analgesic. It is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that can be administered as an intravenous drug solution with sterile water. It is currently approved for dogs in the United States. Medetomidine is a racemic mixture of two stereoisomers; dexmedetomidine is the isomer with more useful effects, and is now marketed as Dexdomitor. Medetomidine can be used as an antifouling substance in marine paint. It is mainly effective against barnacles.
MedKoo Cat#: 577067
Name: Medetomidine free base
CAS#: 86347-14-0 (free base)
Chemical Formula: C13H16N2
Exact Mass: 200.1313
Molecular Weight: 200.28
Elemental Analysis: C, 77.96; H, 8.05; N, 13.99
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 200.28 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
