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RuBi-4AP

Cat No. 3557

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Alternative Name: Rubi-4-aminopyridine

Chemical Name: bis(2,2'-Bipyridine-N,N')bis(4-aminopyridine-N1) ruthenium(2+) dichloride complex

Biological Activity

Water soluble ruthenium-bipyridine-triphenylphosphine caged 4-aminopyridine (4-AP). Excited by visible wavelengths and has two-photon uncaging capabilities under physiological conditions. Releases 4-AP (Cat. No. 0940), a voltage-dependent K⁺ channel blocker.

Licensing Information

Sold under license from Columbia University; Patent Pending

Technical Data

M.Wt:

672.58

Formula:

C₃₀H₂₈Cl₂N₈Ru

Storage:

Store at -20°C

CAS No:

[84537-83-7]

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References

Zayat et al (2003) A new strategy for neurochemical photodelivery: Metal-ligand heterolytic cleavage. J.Am.Chem.Soc. 125 882. Nikolenko et al (2005) Two-photon uncaging of neurochemicals using inorganic metal complexes. Chem.Commun. 13 1752.

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