Description
Pentylenetetrazole is a circulatory and respiratory stimulant. It is a central nervous system modulator used to experimentally induce seizures in animals. It acts as an antagonist of GABAa receptors at IC₅₀ values of 0.6-2.2 mM.
Pentylenetetrazole is a circulatory and respiratory stimulant. It is a central nervous system modulator used to experimentally induce seizures in animals. It acts as an antagonist of GABAa receptors at IC₅₀ values of 0.6-2.2 mM.
B3090 | Pentylenetetrazole DataSheet
Alternate Name/Synonyms: Pentetrazol; 1,5-Pentamethylenetetrazole; Metrazole; 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-tetrazolo[1,5-a]azepine; Corazol; Cardiazol; Deumacard; 7,8,9,10-Tetrazabicyclo(5.3.0)-8,10-decadiene; PTZ
Appearance: White to off-white powder
Formulation:
CAS Number: 54-95-5
Structure Available?: TRUE
Peptide sequence:
Salt Form: FALSE
Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₀N₄
Molecular Weight: 138.17
Cell-Permeable?: True
Purity: ≥ 98%
Solubilities: ~3 mg/ml in PBS, pH 7.2, ~14 mg/ml in DMSO, DMF and ethanol
Handling: Do not take internally. Wear gloves and mask when handling the product! Avoid contact by all modes of exposure.
Country of Origin: USA
Tag Line: A central nervous system modulator
MDL Number: MFCD00005939
PubChem CID: 5917
SMILES: C1CCC2=NN=NN2CC1
InChi: InChI=1S/C6H10N4/c1-2-4-6-7-8-9-10(6)5-3-1/h1-5H2
InChi Key: CWRVKFFCRWGWCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Additional Information
Storage Condition: |
-20ºC |
Shipping Condition: |
RT |
Shelf Life: |
36 months |