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Description: Non-selective MAO inhibitor
Chemical Name: 4-(2-Benzylphenoxy)-N-methylbutylamine hydrochloride
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for Bifemelane hydrochloride
Bifemelane hydrochloride is an antidepressant MAO inhibitor. Reverses catalepsy induced by Tetrabenazine (Cat. No. 2175) in mice and increases locomotor activity in MPTP-treated marmosets.
Compound Libraries for Bifemelane hydrochloride
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Technical Data for Bifemelane hydrochloride
| M. Wt | 305.84 |
| Formula | C18H23NO.HCl |
| Storage | Desiccate at RT |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 62232-46-6 |
| PubChem ID | 43962 |
| InChI Key | MEAHDXWXNNDSAK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Smiles | Cl.CNCCCCOC1=CC=CC=C1CC1=CC=CC=C1 |
The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
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Solubility Data for Bifemelane hydrochloride
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| water | 30.58 | 100 | |
| DMSO | 30.58 | 100 |
Preparing Stock Solutions for Bifemelane hydrochloride
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 305.84. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 3.27 mL | 16.35 mL | 32.7 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.65 mL | 3.27 mL | 6.54 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.33 mL | 1.63 mL | 3.27 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.07 mL | 0.33 mL | 0.65 mL |
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References for Bifemelane hydrochloride
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Naoi et al (1988) 4-(o-benzylphenoxy)-N-methylbutylamine (bifemelane) and other 4-(o-benzylphenoxy)-N-methylalkylamines as new inhibitors of type A and B monoamine oxidase. J.Neurochem. 50 243 PMID: 3335842
Nomoto et al (1994) Effects of bifemelane on parkinsonism induced by 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP) in the common marmoset. Neurosci.Lett. 178 95 PMID: 7816348
Tobe et al (1981) Pharmacological evaluation of 2-(4-methylaminobutoxy)diphenylmethane hydrochloride (MCl-2016), a new psychotropic drug with antidepressant activity. Arzneimittelforschung 31 1278 PMID: 7197535
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