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Document and Entity Information
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Nov. 08, 2012
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2012  
Entity Registrant Name REXAHN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001228627  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   95,345,656
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No