MPEP HCl
MPEP hydrochloride is a potent and selective non-competitive antagonist of the metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGlu5), exhibiting an IC50 of 36 nM. It is a valuable research tool for investigating mGlu5 function in neurological and psychiatric disorders, widely used in both in vitro binding assays and in vivo behavioral studies.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
219911-35-0
Product Name Alternative
Inhibit, Inhibitor, MPEP, MPEP hydrochloride, MPEP Hydrochloride, mGluR, Metabotropic glutamate receptors
Field of Research
Neuroscience
Purity
>98%
Bioactivity
Metabotropic glutamate receptor antagonist
Form
Powder
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO (up to 20 mg/ml) or in Ethanol (up to 20 mg/ml) .
Smiles
Cl.Cc1cccc (n1) C#Cc1ccccc1
Molecular Formula
C14H11N·HCl
Molecular Weight
229.71
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
2-Methyl-6- (2-phenylethynyl) pyridine hydrochloride
Available Sizes
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