Picrotoxinin
Picrotoxinin, a potent convulsant, is a chloride channel blocker. Picrotoxinin is a noncompetitive GABAA receptor antagonist, which negatively modulates the action of GABA on GABAA receptors. Picrotoxinin inhibits α1β2γ2L GABAA receptor with an IC50 of 1.15 μM[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[17617-45-7]
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H300
Target
Chloride Channel; GABA Receptor
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel; Neuronal Signaling
Applications
Neuroscience-Neuromodulation
Field of Research
Neurological Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/picrotoxinin.html
Purity
99.91
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C1[C@]([C@@H]2C(C)=C)([H])[C@]3(O)C[C@]4([H])[C@](O4)(C(O5)=O)[C@]3(C)[C@@]5([H])[C@]2([H])O1
Molecular Formula
C15H16O6
Molecular Weight
292.28
Precautions
H300
References & Citations
A
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Available Sizes
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