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Idazoxan

Alias: RX 781094; IDAZOXAN; 79944-58-4; Idazoxane; RX-781094; Idazoxano; Idazoxanum; 2-(2,3-Dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-2-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole; Idazoxane [French]; Idazoxanum [Latin];
Cat No.:V86521 Purity: ≥98%
Idazoxan is a potent α2 adrenergic receptor (α2AR) antagonist and potential I2 imidazoline receptor (imidazoline receptor) agonist.
Idazoxan
Idazoxan Chemical Structure CAS No.: 79944-58-4
Product category: Adrenergic Receptor
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500mg
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Other Forms of Idazoxan:

  • Idazoxan HCl
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Product Description
Idazoxan is a potent α2 adrenergic receptor (α2AR) antagonist and potential I2 imidazoline receptor (imidazoline receptor) agonist. Idazoxan has been studied for antidepressant and schizophrenia studies. Idazoxan is orally active.
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
α adrenergic receptor
ln Vitro
The central hypotensive effect of imidazoline-like drugs (IMs) involves non-adrenergic imidazoline receptors (IRs). IMs cause hypotension irrespective of their affinity and selectivity for one or the other α-adrenoceptor subtypes. LNP 509, which binds to I1Rs (Ki= 5.10−7 M) but roughly not to α2-adrenoceptors (A2Rs) (Ki >10−5 M), causes hypotension when injected alone into the brainstem. As far as hybrid drugs, that is, those with mixed binding profiles (I1/α2), are concerned, a significant correlation was reported between their central hypotensive effect and their affinity for IRs. Imidazoline antagonists such as Idazoxan competitively antagonized the centrally induced hypotensive effect of IMs. Yohimbine, an A2Rs antagonist, blocks the hypotensive effect of hybrids but usually in a noncompetitive manner. Mutation of A2Rs prevented the hypotensive effects of drugs highly selective for A2Rs, but also that of hybrids such as clonidine. These data indicate that triggering of the hypotensive effects of IMs (1) needs implication of IRs; (2) appears to be facilitated by additional activation of A2Rs; and (3) requires integrity of A2Rs along the sympathetic pathways[2].
ln Vivo
Idazoxan HCl (RX781094A; RX-781094 hydrochloride) is a potent and selective α2 adrenergic receptor antagonist, and an antagonist for the imidazoline receptor. Idazoxan has not been brought to market as an antidepressant for the treatment of schizophrenia, although it has been studied for this purpose.
1. Idazoxan (1, 3, 10 mg kg-1, i.p.) produced a significant increase in food and water intake in freely feeding rats during the daylight phase. 2. The more selective and specific alpha 2-adrenoceptor antagonists, RX811059 (0.3, 1, 3 mg kg-1, i.p.) and RX821002 (0.3, 1, 3 mg kg-1, i.p.), did not produce hyperphagia in rats, however, the highest dose produced a significant increase in water intake. 3. The peripherally acting alpha 2-adrenoceptor antagonist, L-659,066 (1, 3, 10 mg kg-1, i.p.), did not affect food intake in the 4 h following injection, but the highest dose (10 mg kg-1), produced a large increase in water intake. 4. These results indicate that alpha 2-adrenoceptor antagonists may increase water intake by a peripherally mediated mechanism. 5. The lack of effect RX811059 and RX821002 on food intake contrasts with the large dose-related increases induced by idazoxan and suggests that the hyperphagic effects of idazoxan are not due to alpha 2-adrenoceptor blockade but may instead reflect its affinity for a non-adrenoceptor site, a property not shared by the other alpha 2-antagonists[1].
Enzyme Assay
The pharmacological properties of Idazoxan, 2-[2-(1,4-benzodioxanyl)]-2-imidazoline, were first described four years ago; since then, this compound has been revealed to be one of the most selective alpha 2-adrenoceptor blocking agent presently available. At peripheral sites, idazoxan antagonized the effects of alpha 2 agonists such as azepexole, B-HT 920, M 7, UK 14,304, alpha-methylnoradrenaline, clonidine but was ineffective against alpha 1 agonists such as cirazoline and phenylephrine. At presynaptic sites idazoxan increased the tachycardia due to the stimulation of the cardioaccelerator nerve of the dog and antagonized the inhibitory effects of alpha 2 agonists in dogs and rats. As compared to the classical alpha 2-adrenoceptor blocking agents, idazoxan was more selective and as potent as yohimbine, rauwolscine, RS 21361, Wy 26703. At central sites, idazoxan has been found to antagonize the sympathoinhibitory effects of alpha 2 agonists. Therefore, idazoxan is a potent and probably the most selective alpha 2-adrenoceptor blocking agent presently available and is now frequently used for the investigation of peripheral and central alpha 2-adrenoceptors.[3]
Animal Protocol
Male CD-COBS rats injected with 1 mg/kg haloperidol; 0.16 mg/kg, 0.31 mg/kg, 0.63 mg/kg, 1.25 mg/kg, 2.5 mg/kg, and 5.0 mg/kg; Subcutaneous injection; for 1 hour.
Toxicity/Toxicokinetics
mouse LD50 oral 85 mg/kg European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry--Chimie Therapeutique., 25(557), 1990
References

[1]. The effects of idazoxan and other alpha 2-adrenoceptor antagonists on food and water intake in the rat. Br J Pharmacol. 1991 Sep;104(1):258-62.

[2]. Participation of imidazoline receptors and alpha(2-)-adrenoceptors in the central hypotensive effects of imidazoline-like drugs. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1999 Jun 21;881:272-8.

[3]. Idazoxan: a novel pharmacological tool for the study of alpha 2-adrenoceptors. J Pharmacol. 1986 Apr-Jun;17(2):113-8.

Additional Infomation
Idazoxan is a benzodioxine that is 2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxine in which one of the hydrogens at position 2 has been replaced by a 4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl group. It has a role as an alpha-adrenergic antagonist. It is a benzodioxine and a member of imidazolines.
Idazoxan has been used in trials studying the basic science of Molecular Imaging, Alzheimer Disease, and Major Depressive Disorder.
A benzodioxane-linked imidazole that has alpha-2 adrenoceptor antagonist activity.
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C11H12N2O2
Molecular Weight
204.23
Exact Mass
204.09
Elemental Analysis
C, 64.69; H, 5.92; N, 13.72; O, 15.67
CAS #
79944-58-4
Related CAS #
79944-56-2 (HCl)
PubChem CID
54459
Appearance
Typically exists as solid at room temperature
Density
1.39 g/cm3
Boiling Point
397ºC at 760 mmHg
Index of Refraction
1.665
LogP
0.592
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
3
Rotatable Bond Count
1
Heavy Atom Count
15
Complexity
267
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
SMILES
N1CCNC=1C1COC2C(=CC=CC=2)O1
InChi Key
HPMRFMKYPGXPEP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C11H12N2O2/c1-2-4-9-8(3-1)14-7-10(15-9)11-12-5-6-13-11/h1-4,10H,5-7H2,(H,12,13)
Chemical Name
2-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-3-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole
Synonyms
RX 781094; IDAZOXAN; 79944-58-4; Idazoxane; RX-781094; Idazoxano; Idazoxanum; 2-(2,3-Dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-2-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole; Idazoxane [French]; Idazoxanum [Latin];
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
May dissolve in DMSO (in most cases), if not, try other solvents such as H2O, Ethanol, or DMF with a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples
Solubility (In Vivo)
Note: Listed below are some common formulations that may be used to formulate products with low water solubility (e.g. < 1 mg/mL), you may test these formulations using a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples.

Injection Formulations
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Injection Formulation 1: DMSO : Tween 80: Saline = 10 : 5 : 85 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO stock solution 50 μL Tween 80 850 μL Saline)
*Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH ₂ O to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 2: DMSO : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 3: DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL Corn oil)
Example: Take the Injection Formulation 3 (DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90) as an example, if 1 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can take 100 μL 25 mg/mL DMSO stock solution and add to 900 μL corn oil, mix well to obtain a clear or suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
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Injection Formulation 4: DMSO : 20% SBE-β-CD in saline = 10 : 90 [i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL (20% SBE-β-CD in saline)]
*Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 5: 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin : Saline = 50 : 50 (i.e. 500 μL 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin 500 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 6: DMSO : PEG300 : castor oil : Saline = 5 : 10 : 20 : 65 (i.e. 50 μL DMSO 100 μLPEG300 200 μL castor oil 650 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 7: Ethanol : Cremophor : Saline = 10: 10 : 80 (i.e. 100 μL Ethanol 100 μL Cremophor 800 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 8: Dissolve in Cremophor/Ethanol (50 : 50), then diluted by Saline
Injection Formulation 9: EtOH : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 900 μL Corn oil)
Injection Formulation 10: EtOH : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)


Oral Formulations
Oral Formulation 1: Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na (carboxymethylcellulose sodium)
Oral Formulation 2: Suspend in 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Example: Take the Oral Formulation 1 (Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na) as an example, if 100 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can first prepare 0.5% CMC Na solution by measuring 0.5 g CMC Na and dissolve it in 100 mL ddH2O to obtain a clear solution; then add 250 mg of the product to 100 mL 0.5% CMC Na solution, to make the suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
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Oral Formulation 3: Dissolved in PEG400
Oral Formulation 4: Suspend in 0.2% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 5: Dissolve in 0.25% Tween 80 and 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 6: Mixing with food powders


Note: Please be aware that the above formulations are for reference only. InvivoChem strongly recommends customers to read literature methods/protocols carefully before determining which formulation you should use for in vivo studies, as different compounds have different solubility properties and have to be formulated differently.

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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 4.8964 mL 24.4822 mL 48.9644 mL
5 mM 0.9793 mL 4.8964 mL 9.7929 mL
10 mM 0.4896 mL 2.4482 mL 4.8964 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.

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Method for preparing in vivo formulation:Take μL DMSO stock solution, next add μL PEG300, mix and clarify, next addμL Tween 80, mix and clarify, next add μL ddH2O,mix and clarify.

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Clinical Trial Information
A Study of Idazoxan in Healthy Participants
CTID: NCT05727189
Phase: Phase 1
Status: Recruiting
Date: 2023-11-27
I2PETHV - Imidazoline2 Binding Site in Healthy Volunteers
CTID: NCT02323217
Phase: Early Phase 1
Status: Completed
Date: 2021-11-15
I2PETPG - Imidazoline2 Binding Sites in a Group of Participants Diagnosed With AD
CTID: NCT02874820
Phase: Early Phase 1
Status: Terminated
Date: 2020-08-27
The Effectiveness of Idazoxan in Treating TRD
CTID: NCT00294944
Phase: Phase 3
Status: Withdrawn
Date: 2008-01-29
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