Tacrine hydrochloride, cholinesterase inhibitor (ab255916)
Key features and details
- Potent cholinesterase inhibitor
- CAS Number: 1684-40-8
Soluble in DMSO to 100 mM, ethanol to 100 mM and water to 100 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Tacrine hydrochloride, cholinesterase inhibitor -
Description
Potent cholinesterase inhibitor -
Biological description
Potent cholinesterase inhibitor (IC50 = 125 nM). Also inhibits butyryl cholinesterase. Cognition enhancer in vivo. Selectively blocks potassium channels in the central nervous system. Increases release of acetylcholine. Prolongs the action potential of presynaptic cholinergic neurons.
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CAS Number
1684-40-8 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
1,2,3,4-tetrahydroacridin-9-amine hydrochloride
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Molecular weight
234.73 -
Molecular formula
C13H14N2.HCl -
PubChem identifier
2723754 -
Storage instructions
Shipped at Room Temperature. Store at -20°C long term. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in DMSO to 100 mM, ethanol to 100 mM and water to 100 mM
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Handling
Toxic, refer to SDS for further information.
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SMILES
C1CCC2=NC3=CC=CC=C3C(=C2C1)N.Cl -
Source
Synthetic
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