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Riluzole

A cell-permeable benzothiazole compound that potently inhibits glutamate release and blocks Na+ channels.

Synonym(s):

Riluzole, 2-Amino-6-(trifluoromethoxy)benzothiazole, PK 26124

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H5F3N2OS
CAS Number:
1744-22-5
Molecular Weight:
234.20
MDL number:
MFCD00210213
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥97% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

color

white to off-white

solubility

HCl: 0.1 N
DMSO: 40 mg/mL

cation traces

heavy metals: ≤20 ppm

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C8H5F3N2OS/c9-8(10,11)14-4-1-2-5-6(3-4)15-7(12)13-5/h1-3H,(H2,12,13)

InChI key

FTALBRSUTCGOEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

A cell-permeable benzothiazole compound that potently inhibits glutamate release and blocks Na+ channels. Reported to function as a polyglutamine aggregation inhibitor and stimulate the synthesis of nerve growth factor (NGF), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) in mouse astrocyte cultures. Offers neuroprotection, slows disease progression in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients, and prolongs survival in animal models of Huntington′s disease (HD).
A cell-permeable benzothiazole compound that potently inhibits glutamate release and blocks Na+ channels. Shown to function as a polyglutamine aggregation inhibitor and stimulates the synthesis of NGF, BDNF, and GDNF in mouse astrocyte cultures. Reported to offer neuroprotection, slow down disease progression in ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) patients, and prolong the lifespan of animal models of HD (Huntington’s disease).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
Inhibits glutamate release and blocks Na+ channels
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Toxic (F)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

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Heiser, V., et al. 2002. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA99, 16400.
Schiefer, J., et al. 2002. Mov. Disord.17, 748.
Mizuta, I., et al. 2001. Neurosci. Lett.310, 117.
Louvel, E., et al. 1997. Trends Pharmacol. Sci.18, 196.
Mizoule, J., et al. 1985. Neuropharmacology24, 767.

Legal Information

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

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H300

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

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Ken-Ichi Dewa et al.
Nature communications, 15(1), 458-458 (2024-02-02)
In the central nervous system, astrocytes enable appropriate synapse function through glutamate clearance from the synaptic cleft; however, it remains unclear how astrocytic glutamate transporters function at peri-synaptic contact. Here, we report that Down syndrome cell adhesion molecule (DSCAM) in

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