Xanthurenic Acid

SKU: orb1304625

Description

Xanthurenic acid is a tryptophan metabolite that acts as an endogenous agonist of mGlu2/3 metabotropic glutamate receptors. This small molecule is used in neuroscience research to study receptor function and glutamatergic signaling pathways in both in vitro and in vivo experimental models.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Metabolism Research, Neuroscience

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Key Properties

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CAS Number	59-00-7
MW	205.17
Purity	93.54% (May vary between batches)
Formula	C₁₀H₇NO₄
SMILES	OC(=O)c1cc(O)c2cccc(O)c2n1
Target	Apoptosis,Endogenous Metabolite,GluR
Solubility	DMSO:2.06 mg/mL (10.04 mM);H2O:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble)

Storage & Handling

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

Alternative Names

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xanthurenate, Xanthurenic Acid, inhibit, Metabotropic glutamate receptors, mGluR, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, GluR, Inhibitor, 8-Hydroxykynurenic acid, 4,8-Dihydroxyquinaldic acid, Apoptosis

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Apoptosis,Endogenous Metabolite,GluR

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