Guanabenz Acetate and its Impurities

Guanabenz (pronounced GWAHN-a-benz, sold under the trade name Wytensin) is an alpha agonist of the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor that is used as an antihypertensive drug. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Reference standards of Guanabenz Acetate API, and its pharmacopeial, non pharmacopeial impurities, and stable isotopes are listed below.