Pentylenetetrazole

Tocris Bioscience, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # 2687

CNS stimulant
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Key Product Details

Description

CNS stimulant

Alternative Names

PTZ

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Product Description

Pentylenetetrazole is a cNS stimulant that induces kindling in vivo. Causes alterations in excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitter systems.

Product Specifications

Molecular Weight

138.17

Formula

C6H10N4

Storage

Store at -20°C

Purity

≥98% (HPLC)

Chemical Name

6,7,8,9-Tetrahydro-5H-tetrazolo[1,5-a]azepine

CAS Number

54-95-5

PubChem ID

5917

InChI Key

CWRVKFFCRWGWCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1CCN2N=NN=C2CC1

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Solubility

Solvent Max Conc. mg/mL Max Conc. mM
Solubility
water 13.81 100
DMSO 13.81 100

Preparing Stock Solutions for Pentylenetetrazole

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 138.17

Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which all affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 7.24 mL 36.19 mL 72.37 mL
5 mM 1.45 mL 7.24 mL 14.47 mL
10 mM 0.72 mL 3.62 mL 7.24 mL
50 mM 0.14 mL 0.72 mL 1.45 mL

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Background References

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Product Documents for Pentylenetetrazole

Certificate of Analysis

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Product Specific Notices for Pentylenetetrazole

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