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540220

Sigma-Aldrich

Purmorphamine

≥98% (HPLC), solid, Hedgehog signaling activator, Calbiochem

Synonym(s):

Purmorphamine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C31H32N6O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
520.62
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

Purmorphamine, A cell-permeable activator of Hedgehog signaling that induces osteoblast differentiation of multipotent mesenchymal progenitor cells C3H10T1/2 (EC₅₀ = 1 µM).

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

color

off-white

solubility

DMSO: 200 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C31H32N6O2/c1-2-9-25(10-3-1)37-21-32-28-29(33-23-13-15-24(16-14-23)36-17-19-38-20-18-36)34-31(35-30(28)37)39-27-12-6-8-22-7-4-5-11-26(22)27/h4-8,11-16,21,25H,1-3,9-10,17-20H2,(H,33,34,35)

InChI key

FYBHCRQFSFYWPY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

A cell-permeable 2,6,9-trisubstituted purine compound that induces osteoblast differentiation of multipotent mesenchymal progenitor cells C3H10T1/2 (EC50 = 1 µM) and lineage-committed preosteoblasts MC3T3-E1. Its effect can be synergized with that of BMP-4 (bone morphogenetic protein-4) and has been shown to induce transdifferentiation even in preadipocytes and myoblasts. Reported to induce osteogenesis by activation of the Hedgehog signaling pathway. A 50 mM (5 mg/192 µl) solution of Purmorphamine (Cat. No. 540223) in DMSO is also available.

Please note that the molecular weight for this compound is batch-specific due to variable water content.
A cell-permeable activator of Hedgehog signaling that induces osteoblast differentiation of multipotent mesenchymal progenitor cells C3H10T1/2 (EC₅₀ = 1 µM).
A cell-permeable purine compound that induces osteoblast differentiation in C3H10T1/2 multipotent mesenchymal progenitor cells (EC50 = 1 µM) and in MC3T3-E1 lineage-committed preosteoblasts. Also shown to induce transdifferentiation in pre-adipocytes and myoblasts. Its effects are reported to be synergistic with bone morphogenetic protein-4 (BMP-4). Reported to induce osteogenesis by activation of the Hedgehog signaling pathway.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
EC50 = 1 µM for inducing osteoblast differentiation of multipotent mesenchymal progenitor cells C3H10T1/2
Primary Target
Activation of the Hedgehog signaling pathway
Product does not compete with ATP.

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Health hazard

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Muta. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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