Description
Brimonidine is a full α2-adrenergic receptor (α2-AR) agonist.
MolecularFormula
C11H10BrN5
SMILEs
C1CN=C(N1)NC2=C(C3=NC=CN=C3C=C2)Br
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol
Storage
Store at room temperature
BoilingPoint
~432.55℃ at 760 mmHg
OpticalActivity
α2-AR: IC50 = 3 nM (human); α2-AR: IC50 = 3.6 nM (rat); α2A-AR: IC50 = 298 nM (human); α2B-AR: IC50 = 1.05 µM (human); α1D-AR: IC50 = 1.72 µM (human)
VapourPressure
0.0±1.0 mmHg at 25℃
Specification
an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used to treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension, as well as facial erythema in rosacea.
PreparationUse
Ophthalmic drops