RuBi-nicotine, caged nicotine compound, uncaged by visible light (ab120450)
Key features and details
- Novel, caged nicotine compound, uncaged by visible light
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- Soluble in water to 100 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
RuBi-nicotine, caged nicotine compound, uncaged by visible light -
Description
Novel, caged nicotine compound, uncaged by visible light -
Biological description
Novel, caged ruthenium-bipyridine based nicotine compound. Releases nicotine upon irradiation with biologically harmless blue and green light. Exhibits extremely fast uncaging kinetics, high quantum yield in visible region of the spectrum and high water solubility. Active in biological systems, induces depolarisation and subsequent action potentials in neurons in vivo.
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General notes
RuBi-Nicotine is light sensitive and it is recommended that the compound is protected from light.
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Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
Bis(2,2'-bipyridine-N,N')bis(S-nicotine-N1) ruthenium(2+) dichloride complex -
Molecular weight
808.81 -
Molecular formula
C40H44Cl2N8Ru -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. It is important to note that this product is reported to be light sensitive. Store In the Dark. Store under desiccating conditions. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water to 100 mM -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
Toxic, refer to SDS for further information.
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Source
Synthetic
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