Biological Activity
I1-imidazoline binding site selective ligand and α2-adrenoceptor agonist. Possesses greater I1 vs α2 selectivity than the prototypical compound, clonidine. Also thought to enhance autophagy; shown to increase LC3-II levels in PC12 cells.
Technical Data
| M. Wt | 238.29 |
| Formula | C10H16N2O.½C4H4O4 |
| Storage | Store at -20°C |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 207572-68-7 |
| PubChem ID | 45073450 |
| InChI Key | LZFATBMLSYHRTC-WXXKFALUSA-N |
| Smiles | OC(=O)C=CC(O)=O.C1CC1C(NC1=NCCO1)C1CC1.C1CC1C(NC1=NCCO1)C1CC1 |
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Solubility Data
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| DMSO | 5.96 | 25 | |
| ethanol | 25 | ||
| water | 5.96 | 25 |
Preparing Stock Solutions
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 238.29. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to solvent of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 4.2 mL | 20.98 mL | 41.97 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.84 mL | 4.2 mL | 8.39 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.42 mL | 2.1 mL | 4.2 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.08 mL | 0.42 mL | 0.84 mL |
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References
References are publications that support the products' biological activity.
Bricca et al (1994) Human brain imidazoline receptors: Further characterisation with [3H] clonidine. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 266 25 PMID: 8137880
Bricca et al (1989) Rilmenidine selectivity for imidazoline receptors in human brain. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 163 373 PMID: 2566507
Mammoto et al (1996) Antiarrhythmic action of rilmenidine on adrenaline-induced arrhythmia via central imidazoline receptors in halothane-anaesthetized dogs. Br.J.Pharmacol. 117 1744 PMID: 8732285
Michel and Ernsberger (1992) Keeping an eye on the I site: imidazoline-preferring receptors. TiPS 13 369 PMID: 1413085
Williams et al (2008) Novel targets for Huntington's disease in an mTOR-independent autophagy pathway. Nat.Chem.Biol. 4 295 PMID: 18391949
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