Detomidine

A summary of the most common chemical descriptors (InChI Key and SMILES codes) for Detomidine are summarized together with 3D and 2D structures and relevant physico-chemical properties.

What is the Detomidine?

The molecule Detomidine presents a molecular formula of C12H14N2 and its IUPAC name is 5-[(2,3-dimethylphenyl)methyl]-1H-imidazole.

Detomidine is a sedative and analgesic medication used in veterinary medicine. It is a member of the α2-adrenergic agonist class of drugs. Detomidine is used to sedate horses prior to procedures such as veterinary examinations, transportation, or surgery. It can also be used to control excitement and help with minor pain relief. When used for these purposes, detomidine is typically injected into a muscle..

3D structure

Cartesian coordinates

Geometry of Detomidine in x, y and z coordinates (Å units) to copy/paste elsewhere. Generated with Open Babel software.

2D drawing

 

Detomidine RHDJRPPFURBGLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N chemical compound 2D structure molecule svg
Detomidine

 

Molecule descriptors

 
IUPAC name5-[(2,3-dimethylphenyl)methyl]-1H-imidazole
InChI codeInChI=1S/C12H14N2/c1-9-4-3-5-11(10(9)2)6-12-7-13-8-14-12/h3-5,7-8H,6H2,1-2H3,(H,13,14)
InChI KeyRHDJRPPFURBGLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCc1cccc(Cc2c[nH]cn2)c1C

Other names (synonyms)

IUPAC nomenclature provides a standardized method for naming chemical compounds. Although this system is widely used in chemistry, many chemical compounds have also other names commonly used in different contexts. These synonyms can come from a variety of sources and are used for a variety of purposes.

One common source of synonyms for chemical compounds is the common or trivial names, assigned on the basis of appearance, properties, or origin of the molecule.

Another source of synonyms are historical or obsolete names employed in the past, however replaced nowadays by more modern or standardized names.

In addition to common and historical names, chemical compounds may also have synonyms that are specific to a particular field or industry.

  • 1H-IMIDAZOLE, 4-((2,3-DIMETHYLPHENYL)METHYL)
  • 1H-Imidazole, 4-((2,3-dimethylphenyl)methyl)-
  • 1H-Imidazole, 4-((2,3-dimethylphenyl)methyl)-;4-(2,3-Dimethylbenzyl)imidazol;Detomidina;4-(2,3-Dimethylbenzyl)-1H-imidazole
  • 4-(2',3'-Dimethylbenzyl)imidazole
  • 4-(2,3-DIMETHYL-BENZYL)-1H-IMIDAZOLE
  • 4-(2,3-Dimethylbenzyl)-1H-imidazole
  • 4-(2,3-Dimethylbenzyl)-1H-imidazole #
  • 4-(2,3-Dimethylbenzyl)imidazol
  • 4-(2,3-Dimethylbenzyl)imidazole
  • 4-(2,3-Dimethylbenzyl)imidazole hydrochloride
  • 4721B
  • 5-[(2,3-dimethylphenyl)methyl]-1H-imidazole
  • 76631-46-4
  • 7N8K34P2XH
  • A917401
  • AB01566879_01
  • BCP29001
  • CS-1995
  • D07795
  • DB11556
  • DETOMIDINE
  • Detomidina
  • Detomidine
  • Detomidine (INN)
  • Detomidinum
  • Dexdor (T)
  • FT-0601981
  • HY-B0163
  • NCGC00182057-02
  • Q3045367
  • SB38652
  • SR-01000945281
  • SR-01000945281-1

Reference codes for other databases

There exist several different chemical codes commonly used in orded to identify molecules:
  • ZINC5116305
  • UNII-7N8K34P2XH
  • AKOS006271731
  • DTXSID00227457
  • CHEMBL2110829
  • SCHEMBL247340

Physico-Chemical properties

IUPAC name5-[(2,3-dimethylphenyl)methyl]-1H-imidazole
Molecular formulaC12H14N2
Molecular weight186.253
Melting point (ºC)
Boiling point (ºC)
Density (g/cm3)
Molar refractivity57.97
LogP2.6
Topological polar surface area28.7

LogP and topological polar surface area (TPSA) values were estimated using Open Babel software.

The n-octanol/water partition coeficient (Kow) data is applied in toxicology and drug research. Kow values are used, to guess the environmental fate of persistent organic pollutants. High partition coefficients values, tend to accumulate in the fatty tissue of organisms. Molecules with a log(Kow) (or LogP) greater than 5 are considered to bioaccumulate.

TPSA values are the sum of the surface area over all polar atoms or molecules, mainly oxygen and nitrogen, also including hydrogen atoms.

In medicinal chemistry, TPSA is used to assess the ability of a drug to permeabilise cells.

For molecules to penetrate the blood-brain barrier (and act on receptors in the central nervous system), TPSA values below 90 Å2 are required. Thus, molecules with a polar surface area greater than 140 Å2 tend to be poorly permeable to cell membranes.