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5.04914

Sigma-Aldrich

CNQX

Synonym(s):

CNQX, 6-Cyano-7-nitroquinoxaline-2,3-dione, 6-Cyano-2,3-dihydroxy-7-nitro-quinoxaline

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H4N4O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
232.15
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

Quality Level

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

color

off-white to yellow

solubility

DMSO: 25 mg/mL

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C9H4N4O4/c10-3-4-1-5-6(2-7(4)13(16)17)12-9(15)8(14)11-5/h1-2H,(H,11,14)(H,12,15)

InChI key

RPXVIAFEQBNEAX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

A potent and competitive antagonist for AMPA/kainate receptors (Ki = 0.6 - 2.11 µM for GluA1-4 and Ki = 1.3-5.3 µM for different subtypes of Kainate receptors) and a negative allosteric modulator at NMDA receptor glycine binding site. Widely used for assessing the functional roles of neurotransmission mediated by glutamate receptors in both normal and abnormal brain functions.
A potent and competitive antagonist for AMPA/kainate receptors (Ki = 0.6 - 2.11 µM for GluA1-4 and Ki = 1.3-5.3 µM for different subtypes of Kainate receptors) and a negative allosteric modulator at NMDA receptor glycine binding site. Widely used for assessing the functional roles of neurotransmission mediated by glutamate receptors in both normal and abnormal brain functions.

Please note that the molecular weight for this compound is batch-specific due to variable water content.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Secondary Target
Kainate
Target Ki: 0.6 – 2.11 →M for GluA1 – 4 and Ki

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Other Notes

Lee, S., et al. 2010. J. Neurophysiol.103, 1728.
King, A., et al. 1992. Br. J. Pharmacol.107, 375.
Long, S. et al. 1990. Br. J. Pharmacol.100, 850.Harris, K., et al. 1989. Brain Res.5, 185Honore, T., et al. 1988. Science.241, 701.Birch, P., et al. 1988. Eur. J. Pharmacol.156, 177.

Legal Information

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

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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