5.05277

GTS-21 Dihydrochloride (DMBX-A)

• Synonym(s): GTS-21 Dihydrochloride (DMBX-A), E)-3-(2,4-dimethoxybenzylidene)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2,3ʹ-bipyridine, DMBX-A, α7 nAChR Agonist, GTS-21, Alpha 7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Agonist, GTS-21
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₉H₂₀N₂O₂ · 2HCl
• CAS Number: 156223-05-1
• Molecular Weight: 381.30
• MDL number: MFCD00941364
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200

Properties

• Assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• Quality Level: 100
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; protect from light
• color: yellow
• solubility: DMSO: 100 mM; H₂O: 100 mM
• storage temp.: −20°C
• InChI: 1S/C19H20N2O2.2ClH/c1-22-17-8-7-14(18(12-17)23-2)11-15-5-4-10-21-19(15)16-6-3-9-20-13-16;;/h3,6-9,11-13H,4-5,10H2,1-2H3;2*1H/b15-11+;;
• InChI key: BXKYFUGAAFLYJL-BXGYHSFXSA-N

Description

General description

A partial agonist selective for α7 nAChRs (EC₅₀ = 10 µM). Used in neuroimmunology studies, cardiovascular disease research, and Alzheimer′s disease studies.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Primary Target
α7 nAChR

Reversible: yes

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Reconstitution

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

Other Notes

Kox, M., et al. 2011. Br. J. Anaesth.107, 559.
Kox, M., et al., 2011. Shock.36, 5.
Rosas-Ballina, M., et al. 2009. Mol. Med.15, 195.
Briggs, A., et al. 1997. Pharmacol. Biochem. Behav.57, 231.

Legal Information

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

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable