Varenicline tartrate

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Description: Selective α4β2 nAChR partial agonist; orally active
Chemical Name: 7,8,9,10-Tetrahydro-6,10-methano-6H-pyrazino[2,3-h][3]benzazepine tartrate
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
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Citations (7)
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Biological Activity for Varenicline tartrate

Varenicline tartrate is an orally active, subtype-selective partial agonist at α4β2 nicotinic receptors (Ki values are 0.06, 240, 322 and 3540 nM for α4β2, α3β4, α7, α1βγδ receptors respectively). Reduces nicotine-evoked dopamine release in vitro and decreases nicotine self-administration in vivo. Also potently activates PSAM4-5-HT3 and PSAM4-GlyR chimeric ion channels (EC50 values are 4 and 1.6 nM, respectively)

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Sold for research purposes under agreement from Pfizer Inc.

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Technical Data for Varenicline tartrate

M. Wt 361.37
Formula C13H13N3.C4H6O6
Storage Desiccate at RT
Purity ≥99% (HPLC)
CAS Number 375815-87-5
PubChem ID 5310966
InChI Key JQSHBVHOMNKWFT-DTORHVGOSA-N
Smiles OC(C(O)C(O)=O)C(O)=O.C1(C=C([C@H]4CNC[C@@H]3C4)C3=C2)=C2N=CC=N1

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Solubility Data for Varenicline tartrate

Solvent Max Conc. mg/mL Max Conc. mM
Solubility
water 36.14 100
DMSO 18.07 50

Preparing Stock Solutions for Varenicline tartrate

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 361.37. 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.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.77 mL 13.84 mL 27.67 mL
5 mM 0.55 mL 2.77 mL 5.53 mL
10 mM 0.28 mL 1.38 mL 2.77 mL
50 mM 0.06 mL 0.28 mL 0.55 mL

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References for Varenicline tartrate

References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.

Coe et al (2005) Varenicline: an α4β2 nicotinic receptor partial agonist for smoking cessation. J.Med.Chem. 48 3474 PMID: 15887955

Rollema et al (2007) Pharmacological profile of the α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist varenicline, an effective smoking cessation aid. Neuropharmacology 52 985 PMID: 17157884

Rollema et al (2009) Preclinical pharmacology of the α4β2 nAChR partial agonist vareni. related to effects on reward, mood and cognition. Biochem.Pharmacol. 78 813 PMID: 19501054


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7 Citations for Varenicline tartrate

Citations are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for Varenicline tartrate include:

Kutlu et al (2018) Differential effects of α4β2 nicotinic receptor antagonists and partial-agonists on contextual fear extinction in male C57BL/6 mice. Psychopharmacology (Berl) 235 1211 PMID: 29383396

Magnus et al (2019) Ultrapotent chemogenetics for research and potential clinical applications Science 364 PMID: 30872534

Durham et al (2019) Direct Effects of Nicotine Exposure on Murine Calvaria and Calvarial Cells. Sci Rep 9 3805 PMID: 30846819

Lacroix et al (2017) VRC Reduces Context-Induced Relapse to Alcohol-Seeking through Actions in the Nucleus Accumbens. Neuropsychopharmacology 42 1037 PMID: 27834390


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