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QX-314

≥99% (HPLC), lyophilized solid, voltage-sensitive Na+ conductance blocker, Calbiochem®

Synonym(s):

QX-314

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H27BrN2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
343.30
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

QX-314, A quaternary lidocaine derivative, permanently charged, and lipophobic.

Quality Level

Assay

≥99%

form

lyophilized solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

solubility

water: 3 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

10-30°C

InChI

1S/C16H26N2O/c1-6-18(7-2,8-3)12-15(19)17-16-13(4)10-9-11-14(16)5/h9-11H,6-8,12H2,1-5H3/p+1

InChI key

PYEBKOFMWAMBFV-UHFFFAOYSA-O

General description

A quaternary lidocaine derivative, permanently charged, and lipophobic. A powerful blocker of voltage-sensitive Na+ conductance when applied intracellularly. Suppresses the generation of Na+-dependent spikes from inside the cell membrane, without affecting Ca2+ currents or glutamate-activated currents.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
A powerful blocker of voltage-sensitive Na+ conductance
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
fully active in neurophysiological testing

Warning

Toxicity: Irritant (B)

Other Notes

Mooney, R. 1992. J. Neurosci.12, 2464.
Regehr, W.G. and Tank, D.W. 1992. J. Neurosci.12, 4202.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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