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Riluzole

A cell-permeable benzothiazole compound that potently inhibits glutamate release and blocks Na⁺ channels.

• Synonym(s): Riluzole, 2-Amino-6-(trifluoromethoxy)benzothiazole, PK 26124
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₈H₅F₃N₂OS
• CAS Number: 1744-22-5
• Molecular Weight: 234.20
• MDL number: MFCD00210213
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥97% (HPLC)
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; protect from light
• color: white to off-white
• solubility: HCl: 0.1 N; DMSO: 40 mg/mL
• cation traces: heavy metals: ≤20 ppm
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• InChI: 1S/C8H5F3N2OS/c9-8(10,11)14-4-1-2-5-6(3-4)15-7(12)13-5/h1-3H,(H2,12,13)
• InChI key: FTALBRSUTCGOEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

A cell-permeable benzothiazole compound that potently inhibits glutamate release and blocks Na⁺ channels. Reported to function as a polyglutamine aggregation inhibitor and stimulate the synthesis of nerve growth factor (NGF), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) in mouse astrocyte cultures. Offers neuroprotection, slows disease progression in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients, and prolongs survival in animal models of Huntington′s disease (HD).

A cell-permeable benzothiazole compound that potently inhibits glutamate release and blocks Na⁺ channels. Shown to function as a polyglutamine aggregation inhibitor and stimulates the synthesis of NGF, BDNF, and GDNF in mouse astrocyte cultures. Reported to offer neuroprotection, slow down disease progression in ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) patients, and prolong the lifespan of animal models of HD (Huntington’s disease).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes

Primary Target
Inhibits glutamate release and blocks Na+ channels

Product does not compete with ATP.

Reversible: no

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Toxic (F)

Reconstitution

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

Other Notes

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Heiser, V., et al. 2002. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA99, 16400.
Schiefer, J., et al. 2002. Mov. Disord.17, 748.
Mizuta, I., et al. 2001. Neurosci. Lett.310, 117.
Louvel, E., et al. 1997. Trends Pharmacol. Sci.18, 196.
Mizoule, J., et al. 1985. Neuropharmacology24, 767.

Legal Information

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H300
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P310 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 2 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3