Certificate of Analysis

 

Product Name: Varenicline dihydrochloride
Catalog Number: M20984
CAS Number: 866823-63-4

Physical and Chemical Properties
Formula: C13H15Cl2N3
Molecular Weight: 284.18
Solubility: DMSO 57 mg/mL; Water 57 mg/mL
Storage: Powder          -20°C   3 years ;  4°C   2 years
In solvent       -80°C   6 months ;  -20°C   1 month
Chemical Structure: Varenicline dihydrochloride Structure
Analytical Data
QC Standard: >99%
H-NMR: Consistent with structure
Product Information
Description: Varenicline (CP 526555, Chantix, Champix) dihydrochloride is a potent, partial agonist of α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) and α3β4 nAChR with EC50 of 2.3 μM and 55 μM, respectively. Varenicline dihydrochloride is a potent, full agonist of α7 nAChRs with EC50 of 18 μM. Varenicline is a prescription medication used for smoking cessation.
   
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