401020

Imiquimod

An imidazoquinoline compound that acts as a potent immunomodulator and displays anti-angiogenic, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties.

• Synonym(s): Imiquimod, 1-(2-Methylpropyl)-1H-imidazole[4,5-c]quinoline-4-amine
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₄H₁₆N₄
• CAS Number: 99011-02-6
• Molecular Weight: 240.30
• MDL number: MFCD00866946

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; protect from light
• color: white
• solubility: DMSO: 3 mg/mL
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• InChI: 1S/C14H16N4/c1-9(2)7-18-8-16-12-13(18)10-5-3-4-6-11(10)17-14(12)15/h3-6,8-9H,7H2,1-2H3,(H2,15,17)
• InChI key: DOUYETYNHWVLEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

An imidazoquinoline compound that acts as a potent immunomodulator and displays anti-angiogenic, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties. Reported to bind to the cell surface receptor, TLR7 (toll-like receptor 7), and induce the secretion of several pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines both in vitro and in vivo.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no

Primary Target
TLR7 (toll-like receptor 7)

Product does not compete with ATP.

Reversible: no

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Toxic (F)

Preparation Note

warming to 60°C is required for complete solubilization.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C. Upon thawing, warming may be required to resolubilize precipitated product.

Other Notes

Due to the nature of the Hazardous Materials in this shipment, additional shipping charges may be applied to your order. Certain sizes may be exempt from the additional hazardous materials shipping charges. Please contact your local sales office for more information regarding these charges.

Majewski, S., et al. 2005. Int. J. Dermatol.44, 14.
Gibson, S.J., et al. 2002. Cell. Immunol.218, 74.
Hemmi, H., et al. 2002. Nat. Immunol.3, 196.
Megyeri, K., et al. 1995. Mol. Cell. Biol.15, 2207.

Legal Information

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H301 - H315 - H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable