Guanabenz Acetate

SKU: orb1300695

Description

Guanabenz acetate is a selective α2-adrenergic receptor agonist with pEC50 values of 8.25, 7.01, and ~5 for the α2A, α2B, and α2C subtypes, respectively. It is widely used in research to study receptor pharmacology, sympathetic nervous system function, and related physiological mechanisms in both cellular and animal models.

Research Area

Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 23256-50-0
• MW: 291.13
• Purity: 99.00% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₈H₈Cl₂N₄·C₂H₄O₂
• SMILES: c1(c(cccc1Cl)Cl)/C=N/NC(=N)N.C(=O)(C)O
• Target: Adrenergic Receptor
• Solubility: DMSO:40 mg/mL (137.4 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (6.87 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Beta Receptor, BR 750, BR750, BR-750, AdrenergicReceptor, Adrenergic Receptor, Guanabenz Acetate, Guanabenz, Inhibitor, inhibit, Wy 8678, Wy8678, Wy-8678, Wy8678 acetate, Wytensin, Wy8678 Acetate, α2B-adrenergic receptor, α2C-adrenergic receptor, α2A-adrenergic receptor

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Gene Symbol

Adrenergic Receptor