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Description: Potent long-acting hNK1 antagonist
Chemical Name: 5-[[(2R,3S)-2-[(1R)-1-[3,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethoxy]-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-morpholinyl]methyl]-1,2-dihydro-3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-one
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for Aprepitant
Aprepitant is a potent long-acting hNK-1 antagonist, (IC50 = 0.09 nM and Kd = 19 pM). Inhibits induced foot-tapping in gerbils. CNS penetrant and orally bioavailable. Antiemetic.
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Technical Data for Aprepitant
| M. Wt | 534.43 |
| Formula | C23H21F7N4O3 |
| Storage | Store at -20°C |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 170729-80-3 |
| PubChem ID | 6918365 |
| InChI Key | ATALOFNDEOCMKK-OITMNORJSA-N |
| Smiles | C[C@H](C1=CC(C(F)(F)F)=CC(C(F)(F)F)=C1)O[C@H]2OCCN([C@H]2C3=CC=C(C=C3)F)CC4=NNC(N4)=O |
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Solubility Data for Aprepitant
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| DMSO | 53.44 | 100 | |
| ethanol | 5.34 | 10 |
Preparing Stock Solutions for Aprepitant
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 534.43. 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 | 1.87 mL | 9.36 mL | 18.71 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.37 mL | 1.87 mL | 3.74 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.19 mL | 0.94 mL | 1.87 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.04 mL | 0.19 mL | 0.37 mL |
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References for Aprepitant
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Hale et al (1998) Structural optimization affording 2-(R)-(1-(R)-3, 5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenylethoxy)-3-(S)-(4-fluoro)phenyl-4-(3-oxo-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)methylmorpholine, a potent, orally active, long-acting morpholine acetal human NK-1 recepto J.Med.Chem. 41 4607 PMID: 9804700
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1 Citation for Aprepitant
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Veronica A et al (2022) Dopamine D2 receptors bidirectionally regulate striatal enkephalin expression: Implications for cocaine reward. Cell Rep 40 111440 PMID: 36170833
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Assay Type: In Vivo
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