Biological Activity
TRPV1 antagonist (IC50 = 1.4 μM). Reduces capsaicin-mediated Ca2+ influx in vitro; displays antinociceptive and antiedematogenic effects in multiple mouse models of pain. Brain penetrant and orally bioavailable.
Technical Data
| M. Wt | 412.69 |
| Formula | C29H48O |
| Storage | Store at -20°C |
| Purity | ≥95% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 481-18-5 |
| PubChem ID | 5281331 |
| InChI Key | JZVFJDZBLUFKCA-FXIAWGAOSA-N |
| Smiles | C[C@H](/C=C/[C@@H](CC)C(C)C)[C@@]4([H])CC[C@@]3([H])C2=CC[C@@]1([H])C[C@@H](O)CC[C@@](C)1[C@]([H])2CC[C@@]34C |
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Solubility Data
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| ethanol | 4.13 | 10mM with gentle warming |
Preparing Stock Solutions
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 412.69. 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 | 2.42 mL | 12.12 mL | 24.23 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.48 mL | 2.42 mL | 4.85 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.24 mL | 1.21 mL | 2.42 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.05 mL | 0.24 mL | 0.48 mL |
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References
References are publications that support the products' biological activity.
Trevisan et al (2012) Identification of the plant steroid α-spinasterol as a novel transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 antagonist with antinociceptive properties. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 343 258 PMID: 22837009
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