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Description: Selective 5-HT1A agonist
Chemical Name: (8R)-8-(Dipropylamino)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-3H-benz[e]indole-2-carbonitrile hydrochloride
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for U 92016A
Selective 5-HT1A receptor agonist that displays high intrinsic activity (Ki values are 0.4, 7.7 and 36 nM for 5-HT1A, 5-HT1D and D2 receptors respectively and > 1000 nM for 5-HT2, D1, α1 and α2 receptors). Produces hypothermia, hypotension and 5-HT behavioral syndrome following p.o. administration.
Technical Data for U 92016A
| M. Wt | 331.88 |
| Formula | C19H25N3.HCl |
| Storage | Desiccate at RT |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 149654-41-1 |
| Smiles | CCCN(CCC)[C@@H]1CCC(C=CC3=C2C=C(C#N)N3)=C2C1.Cl |
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References for U 92016A
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Romero et al (1993) Novel 2-substituted tetrahydro-3H-benz[e]indolamines: highly potent and selective agonists acting at the 5-HT1A receptor as possible anxiolytics and antidepressants. J.Med.Chem. 36 2066 PMID: 8101876
McCall et al (1994) Characterization of U-92016A as a selective, orally active, high intrinsic activity 5-hydroxytryptamine1A agonist. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 271 875 PMID: 7965808
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5-HT Receptors Scientific Review
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