Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | (-)-Huperzine A |
| Catalog Number: | M3253 |
| CAS Number: | 102518-79-6 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C15H18N2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 242.32 |
| Solubility: | DMSO 10 mg/mL |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | >99% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | (-)-Huperzine A is a potent, highly specific and reversible inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) with Ki of 7 nM, exhibiting 200-fold more selectivity for G4 AChE over G1 AChE. Also acts as an NMDA receptor antagonist. Phase 4. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |