Minoxidil Powder Api Powder - Boiling Point: Not Applicable (Decomposes)

100 Gram/Grams

25 Piece/Pieces

0.5%

Loss on Drying (LOD) is a measure of moisture content in a substance when exposed to heat.

80 mesh (standard) or customized

70 nanometers (nm) to 364 nm.

Neutral (approximately 7 in aqueous solution)

Minoxidil pH Level The pH level of Minoxidil depends on its form: 1. Pure Minoxidil (Raw Powder) pH: Neutral ( 7.0) when dissolved in pure water. 2. Topical Minoxidil Solution (2% or 5%) pH Range: 4.5 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral). Reason: Formulated with alcohol and propylene glycol, which can slightly lower pH. A balanced pH helps with scalp absorption and stability. 3. Minoxidil Foam (5%) pH Range: Around 5.0 6.5 (mildly acidic). Why? Foam is formulated without propylene glycol, making it less irritating than the liquid. 4. Oral Minoxidil (Tablets - Loniten) pH: Not applicable, as it is in solid tablet form. However, when dissolved, it remains close to neutral ( 7.0).

C9H15N5O

C H N O

(See structure in image; C9H15N5O)

O NH -C N NH -C C-N (C H ) N C H

Slightly soluble in water, soluble in propylene glycol and alcohol

Minoxidil Solubility Minoxidil's solubility varies depending on the solvent: 1. Solubility in Different Solvents: Water: Slightly soluble (~2 mg/mL at 25 C) Ethanol (Alcohol): Freely soluble Propylene Glycol: Highly soluble (commonly used in topical formulations) Methanol: Soluble Acetone & Chloroform: Moderately soluble 2. Solubility Behavior: Minoxidil dissolves poorly in water, which is why alcohol and propylene glycol are used in topical solutions. It has better solubility in organic solvents, making it ideal for formulations requiring fast absorption.

2 Years

5 Years

0.001%

Minoxidil Heavy Metal Limits The presence of heavy metals in Minoxidil is strictly regulated to ensure safety and purity. Typical Heavy Metal Limits in Minoxidil (Raw Powder Form): Total Heavy Metals (as Pb): 20 ppm (0.002%) Lead (Pb): 10 ppm (0.001%) Arsenic (As): 2 ppm (0.0002%) Cadmium (Cd): 1 ppm (0.0001%) Mercury (Hg): 1 ppm (0.0001%)

Minoxidil

6-piperidin-1-ylpyrimidine-2,4-diamine 3-oxide

Other

Medicine Grade

99%

Minoxidil Medicine Purity The purity of Minoxidil depends on its grade, manufacturer, and formulation. Here s what you need to know: 1. Pharmaceutical-Grade Minoxidil Purity Level: Typically 99% Used In: Medical formulations (topical solutions, foams, and oral tablets) Manufacturers Ensure: Compliance with USP (United States Pharmacopeia) or EP (European Pharmacopoeia) standards Absence of harmful contaminants Proper stability and effectiveness 2. Laboratory/Raw Minoxidil Powder Purity Range: 98% 99.5% (depending on the source) Used For: Research and formulation in hair growth products Important Note: Non-pharmaceutical raw Minoxidil may contain impurities if not sourced from a reputable supplier. 3. Commercial Minoxidil Products (Solutions & Foam) Contain minoxidil as the active ingredient, but purity may be affected by: Solvents (e.g., Propylene Glycol, Ethanol, Water) Stabilizers and Preservatives Typical concentration: 2% or 5% in topical solutions

Powder

Liquid

5000 Per Month

100 Per Day