Classification
Compound class	Synthetic organic
Approved drug?	Yes (FDA (1999), EMA (2011))

IUPAC Name

4-[(1S)-1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-3H-imidazole

International Nonproprietary Names
INN number	INN
6277	dexmedetomidine

Synonyms

Dexdor® | MPV 1440 | Precedex®

Comments

Dexmedetomidine is a somewhat selective α2-adrenoceptor agonist with sedative properties.

Database Links
BindingDB Ligand	50241196
CAS Registry No.	113775-47-6 (source: Scifinder)
ChEBI	CHEBI:4466
ChEMBL Ligand	CHEMBL778
DrugBank Ligand	DB00633
GtoPdb PubChem SID	135650174
PubChem CID	5311068
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