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Discontinued Product
L-655,240 (Cat. No. 1698) has been withdrawn from sale for commercial reasons.
Description: Potent, selective thromboxane A2/prostaglandin endoperoxide antagonist
Chemical Name: 1-[(4-Chlorophenyl)methyl]-5-fluoro-α,α,3-trimethyl-1H-indole-2-propanoic acid
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for L-655,240
Potent and selective thromboxane A2/prostaglandin endoperoxide receptor antagonist. pA2 values are 8 - 8.4 in guinea pig smooth muscle; IC50 = 7 nM for inhibition of human platelet aggregation. Orally active in vivo.
Technical Data for L-655,240
| M. Wt | 373.85 |
| Formula | C21H21ClFNO2 |
| Storage | Store at RT |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 103253-15-2 |
| PubChem ID | 122070 |
| InChI Key | JLPYLHLUHJOPNL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Smiles | CC1=C(CC(C)(C)C(O)=O)N(CC2=CC=C(Cl)C=C2)C2=CC=C(F)C=C12 |
The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Tocris products are intended for laboratory research use only, unless stated otherwise.
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References for L-655,240
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Hall et al (1987) Pharmacology of L-655,240 (3-[1-(4-chlorobenzyl)-5-fluoro-3-methyl-indol-2-yl]2,2-dimethylpropanoic acid); a potent, selective thomboxane / prostaglandin endoperoxide antagonist. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 135 193 PMID: 3582493
Ogletree and Allen (1992) Interspecies differences in thromboxane receptors: studies with thromboxane receptor antagonists in rat and guinea pig smooth muscles. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 260 789 PMID: 1531361
Wainright and Parratt (1988) The effects of L655,240, a selective thromboxane and prostaglandin endoperoxide antagonist, on ischemia- and reperfusion-induced cardiac arrhythmias. J.Cardiovasc.Pharmacol. 12 264 PMID: 2464097
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1 Citation for L-655,240
Citations are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for L-655,240 include:
Wong et al (2009) Cyclooxygenase-2-derived prostaglandin F2alpha mediates endothelium-dependent contractions in the aortae of hamsters with increased impact during aging. Circ Res 104 228 PMID: 19096033
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