SHEET /m/dexmedetomidine · PubChem CID 5311068 · CAS 113775-47-6 · REV 2026.07
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Dexmedetomidine
from sourceC13H16N2 · 200.28 g/mol
What is Dexmedetomidine?
A sedative used in intensive care, sold as Precedex, known for slowing breathing very little. It is the active mirror image of the veterinary sedative medetomidine. from source
CategoryPrescription medicine
Chemical familyAromatics
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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit
SMILES
CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)[C@H](C)C2=CN=CN2)CWhere you'll find it
Dispensed on prescription, not sold on a shelf. See the rest of the prescription medicine group.
Toxicity & hazards
DangerIrritantHealth hazardH317, H360, H370, H373from source