Azure B

SKU: orb1217921

Description

Azure B is a cationic dye and the major metabolite of Methylene blue. Azure B is a selective, and reversible inhibitor of MAO-A (IC50s: 11 and 968 nM for recombinant human MAO-A and MAO-B).

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 531-55-5
• MW: 305.83
• Purity: >98% (HPLC)
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₆ClN₃S
• SMILES: CNC1=CC2=[S+]C3=C(C=CC(N(C)C)=C3)N=C2C=C1.[Cl-]
• Target: MAO
• Solubility: DMSO:10 mM

Bioactivity

• In Vivo:
  Azure B (4-30 mg/kg; i.p.; once) decreases immobility in the forced swim test (FST).

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Azure B chloride

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Gene Symbol

MAO