Structure & Chemical Properties
Molecular Structure
- Imidazoline derivative
- Dextroisomer of the veterinary sedative medetomidine
- Chemical name is (S)-4-[1-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-3H-imidazole
- Chemical formula is C13H16N2
Chemical Properties
- Basic molecule with pKa 7.1
- Freely soluble in water, but also has excellent fat solubility