The chemical test for authenticating Minoxidil

Let’s dive right into it; the test is straightforward:

If your minoxidil bottle contains authentic minoxidil, it will swiftly react with a component found in bleach known as sodium hypochlorite. This reaction is immediate and will transform the color of the minoxidil into a shade of orange. If your bottle doesn’t contain genuine minoxidil, the liquid’s color will remain unchanged.

Let’s illustrate the test using liquid minoxidil:

In this test, I conducted a simple experiment by spraying minoxidil onto a few drops of cologne and bleach:

• Cologne + minoxidil: No reaction (resulting in a clear liquid).
• Bleach + minoxidil: Chemical reaction (resulting in an orange-colored liquid).

You can perform this test using water, fruit juice, or any other liquid, and it won’t yield a reaction. Only bleach, which contains sodium hypochlorite, will cause the liquid to turn orange.

As a result, if you suspect you have counterfeit minoxidil that lacks the active ingredient (minoxidil), and you pour it onto bleach, there will be no change in color. This simple method ensures that you are indeed using a product containing genuine minoxidil.

It’s worth noting that some may question whether it’s the minoxidil itself or the secondary ingredients in the solution, such as propylene glycol or ethanol, that are reacting. However, you can even apply this method to powdered minoxidil, and it will produce the same outcome – the solution turns orange. This confirms that it is indeed the active ingredient, minoxidil, that is undergoing the reaction.

Now, let’s illustrate the test using powdered minoxidil:

As evident from the results, the reaction remains consistent; powdered minoxidil does indeed interact with bleach (sodium hypochlorite).

For those curious about obtaining powdered minoxidil, I’ve prepared a comprehensive guide for you: “How to Create Oral Minoxidil from Topical Minoxidil.”

By following this guide, you can acquire minoxidil for as little as 1.5€ per month.