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Ro-20-1724

≥98% (TLC), solid, cAMP phosphodiesterase inhibitor, Calbiochem

Synonym(s):

Ro-20-1724, 4-(3-Butoxy-4-methoxybenzyl)-2-imidazolidinone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H22N2O3
CAS Number:
29925-17-5
Molecular Weight:
278.35
MDL number:
MFCD00077397
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

Ro-20-1724, A cell-permeable, selective inhibitor of cAMP-specific phosphodiesterase (PDE IV; IC₅₀ = 2 µM).

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white

solubility

DMSO: 20%
ethanol: 4%

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

10-30°C

InChI

1S/C15H22N2O3/c1-3-4-7-20-14-9-11(5-6-13(14)19-2)8-12-10-16-15(18)17-12/h5-6,9,12H,3-4,7-8,10H2,1-2H3,(H2,16,17,18)

InChI key

PDMUULPVBYQBBK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

A cell-permeable, selective inhibitor of cAMP-specific phosphodiesterase (PDE IV; IC50 = 2 µM). Inhibits superoxide generation and arachidonic-induced platelet aggregation. Also inhibits fMLP-induced neutrophil adhesion to vascular endothelial cells.
Selective inhibitor of cAMP-specific phosphodiesterase (PDE IV, IC50 = 2 µM). Inhibits superoxide generation and arachidonic-induced platelet aggregation. Also inhibits fMLP-induced neutrophil adhesion to vascular endothelial cells.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
PDE IV
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target IC50: 2 µM against PDE IV

Warning

Toxicity: Irritant (B)

Other Notes

Derian, C.K., et al. 1995. J. Immunol. 154, 308.
Rubin, L.L., et al. 1991. J. Cell Biol.115, 1725.
Lad, P.M., et al. 1985. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 846, 286.
Bergstrand, H., et al. 1977. Mol. Pharmacol.13, 38.

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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