Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride

CHEMBL2106195 Phase 4 Approved Small molecule

Half-Life

—

Bioavailability

—

Protein Binding

—

Molecular Weight

236.7 g/mol

LogP

—

Phase

4

The hydrochloride salt form of dexmedetomidine used intravenously for ICU sedation and monitored anesthesia care sedation. It produces cooperative sedation where patients remain arousable, making it valuable for neurological assessments.

Molecular Weight

236.7400 g/mol

TPSA

28.70 Å²

Therapeutic Areas

Neurology

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

2D Structure

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SMILES

Cc1cccc([C@H](C)c2c[nH]cn2)c1C.Cl

InChI

InChI=1S/C13H16N2.ClH/c1-9-5-4-6-12(10(9)2)11(3)13-7-14-8-15-13;/h4-8,11H,1-3H3,(H,14,15);1H/t11-;/m0./s1

Molecular Formula

C13H17ClN2

HBD / HBA

2 / 1

Rotatable Bonds

2

Heavy Atoms

16

No targets recorded

Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.

No interactions recorded

Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.

No side effects recorded

Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.

Frequently Asked Questions

The hydrochloride salt form of dexmedetomidine used intravenously for ICU sedation and monitored anesthesia care sedation. It produces cooperative sedation where patients remain arousable, making it valuable for neurological assessments.

Yes, Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

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References & Data Sources

ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL2106195. Open-access bioactivity database.
PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 6918081. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-08-20.

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Structure

Quick Data

Formula: C13H17ClN2
Synonyms: 8

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This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.

Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.