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Description: Potent and selective mGlu5 negative allosteric modulator (NAM)
Chemical Name: N-(3-Chlorophenyl)-N'-(4,5-dihydro-1-methyl-4-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl)urea
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for Fenobam
Fenobam is a potent and selective non-competitive mGlu5 negative allosteric modulator (NAM) that also displays inverse agonist properties; blocks mGlu5 constitutive activity in vitro (IC50 = 87 nM). Acts at an allosteric modulatory site shared with MPEP and binds the mGlu5 receptor with Kd values of 54 and 31 nM for rat and human receptors respectively. Displays anxiolytic activity following oral administration in vivo; also exhibits analgesic properties.
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Technical Data for Fenobam
| M. Wt | 266.69 |
| Formula | C11H11N4O2Cl |
| Storage | Store at RT |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 57653-26-6 |
| PubChem ID | 162834 |
| InChI Key | DWPQODZAOSWNHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Smiles | CN1CC(=O)N=C1NC(=O)NC1=CC(Cl)=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 Fenobam
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| DMSO | 26.67 | 100 |
Preparing Stock Solutions for Fenobam
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 266.69. 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 | 3.75 mL | 18.75 mL | 37.5 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.75 mL | 3.75 mL | 7.5 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.37 mL | 1.87 mL | 3.75 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.07 mL | 0.37 mL | 0.75 mL |
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References for Fenobam
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Porter et al (2005) Fenobam: a clinically validated nonbenzodiazepine anxiolytic is a potent, selective, and noncompetitive mGlu5 receptor antagonist with inverse agonist activity. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 315 711 PMID: 16040814
Montana et al (2009) The metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 5 antagonist fenobam is analgesic and has improved in vivo selectivity compared with the prototypical antagonist 2-methyl-6-(phenylethynyl)-pyridine. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 330 834 PMID: 19515968
Porter et al (2005) Description of a clinically validated anxiolytic with mGlu5 antagonist properties. Neuropharmacology 49 267
Kufahl et al (2013) Positive or negative allosteric modulation of metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGluR5) does not alter expression of behavioral sensitization to methamphetamine F1000Res. 1 10.12688/f1000resear PMID: 24358885
Liu et al (2018) Orthosteric and allosteric action of the C5a receptor antagonists Nature Structural & Molecular Biology 25 472 PMID: 29867214
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1 Citation for Fenobam
Citations are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for Fenobam include:
Crock et al (2012) Metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGluR5) regulates bladder nociception. Mol Pain 8 20 PMID: 22449017
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