(±)2-Acetyl-Anatoxin is an alkaloidal toxin produced by the filamentous freshwater cyanophyte Anabaena flos-aquae. This compound is the synthetic version.
Product Specification
| Formula: | C10H15NO . C4H4O4 |
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| MW: | 281.3 |
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| CAS: | 64285-06-9 |
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| Purity: | ≥98% (TLC) |
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| Appearance: | White solid. |
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| Solubility: | Soluble in water (14mg/ml). |
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| Application Notes: | (±)-Anatoxin is a potent agonist at neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. At low concentrations (20-200nM) it acts as an agonist. At higher concentrations (>800nM), it blocks the AChR ion channel, desensitizes the receptor and blocks neuromuscular transmission. |
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| Shipping: | Ambient |
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| Long Term Storage: | -20°C |
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| Use/Stability: | Store, as supplied, at -20°C for up to 1 year. Store solutions at -20°C for up to 3 months. |
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| Regulatory Status: | RUO - Research Use Only |
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