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

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 59-00-7
• MW: 205.17
• Purity: 99.66% (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

• Storage: keep away from moisture | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

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

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

5699