Naltrexone hydrochloride, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

A congener of naloxone and also an opioid antagonist.Naltrexone hydrochloride is used in the treatment of alcohol and utilized for deceasing drinking habit. It is also used to prevent euphorigenic effects in the treatment of patients addicted to opioids. Further, it is used as a specific opiate antagonist.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
A congener of naloxone and also an opioid antagonist.Naltrexone hydrochloride is used in the treatment of alcohol and utilized for deceasing drinking habit. It is also used to prevent euphorigenic effects in the treatment of patients addicted to opioids. Further, it is used as a specific opiate antagonist.

Solubility
Soluble in water at 50mg/ml.

Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with bases and oxidizing agents. Store in a cool place.