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Description: Nrf2 activator; cell permeable
Chemical Name: 2-Methylenebutanedioic acid 4-octyl ester
Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for 4-Octyl itaconate
4-Octyl itaconate activates Nrf2. Inhibits LPS-induced increases in IL-1β mRNA, HIF-1α and IL-10 in macrophages. Decreases cytokine production in response to LPS in mice and prolongs survival. Cell permeable.
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Technical Data for 4-Octyl itaconate
| M. Wt | 242.31 |
| Formula | C13H22O4 |
| Storage | Store at -20°C |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 3133-16-2 |
| PubChem ID | 14239884 |
| InChI Key | KBASUIDPDITQHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Smiles | CCCCCCCCOC(CC(C(O)=O)=C)=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 4-Octyl itaconate
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| DMSO | 24.23 | 100 |
Preparing Stock Solutions for 4-Octyl itaconate
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 242.31. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 4.13 mL | 20.63 mL | 41.27 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.83 mL | 4.13 mL | 8.25 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.41 mL | 2.06 mL | 4.13 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.08 mL | 0.41 mL | 0.83 mL |
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References for 4-Octyl itaconate
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Mills et al (2018) Itaconate is an anti-inflammatory metabolite that activates Nrf2 via alkylation of KEAP1. Nature 556 113 PMID: 29590092
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2 Citations for 4-Octyl itaconate
Citations are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for 4-Octyl itaconate include:
Matthew A et al (2022) Itaconate and Its Derivatives Repress Early Myogenesis In Vitro and In Vivo. Front Immunol 13 748375 PMID: 35265064
Yang et al (2020) Itaconate prevents abdominal aortic aneurysm formation through inhibiting inflammation via activation of Nrf2. EBioMedicine 57 102832 PMID: 32574955
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Rabina Mainali on 09/22/2022
Assay Type: In Vitro
Species: Mouse
Cell Line/Tissue: C2C12
In vitro treatment of C2C12 cells. The image shows the effects of dimethyl itaconate (DMI) and 4-Octyl itaconate (4-OI) on myogenesis
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