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Description: Anticonvulsant; inhibits Na+ channel activity
Chemical Name: 10,11-Dihydro-10-oxo-5H-dibenzo(Z)[b,f]azepine-5-carboxamide
Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for Oxcarbazepine
Oxcarbazepine is an anticonvulsant; protects mice and rats against generalized tonic-clonic seizures induced by electroshock. Thought to act via inhibition of sodium channel activity.
Technical Data for Oxcarbazepine
| M. Wt | 252.27 |
| Formula | C15H12N2O2 |
| Storage | Store at RT |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 28721-07-5 |
| PubChem ID | 34312 |
| InChI Key | CTRLABGOLIVAIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Smiles | NC(N(C(C=CC=C3)=C3C2)C1=CC=CC=C1C2=O)=O |
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 Oxcarbazepine
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| DMSO | 12.61 | 50 |
Preparing Stock Solutions for Oxcarbazepine
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 252.27. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mM | 7.93 mL | 39.64 mL | 79.28 mL |
| 2.5 mM | 1.59 mL | 7.93 mL | 15.86 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.79 mL | 3.96 mL | 7.93 mL |
| 25 mM | 0.16 mL | 0.79 mL | 1.59 mL |
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References for Oxcarbazepine
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Schmutz et al (1994) Oxcarbazepine: preclinical anticonvulsant profile and putative mechanism of action. Epilepsia 35 S47 PMID: 8039471
Ambrosio et al (2002) Mechanism of action of carbamaz. and its derivatives, oxcarbazepine, BIA 2-093, and BIA 2-024. Neurochem.Res. 27 121 PMID: 11926264
Zheng et al (2009) Oxcarbazepine, not its active metabolite, potentiates GABAA activation and aggravates absence seizures. Epilepsia 50 83 PMID: 18717705
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Suppression of seizure-like events.
By
Luca Zangrandi on 08/13/2021
Assay Type: In Vivo
Species: Mouse
Systemic in-vivo administration
