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Triamterene (CAS 396-01-0)

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Alternate Names:
2,4,7-Triamino-6-phenylpteridine; NSC 77625; SKF 8542
Application:
Triamterene is an Na+ channel blocker
CAS Number:
396-01-0
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
253.26
Molecular Formula:
C12H11N7
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Triamterene is a synthetic compound that is widely studied in the context of renal physiology and electrolyte balance research. It is recognized for its function as a potassium-sparing diuretic in studies that do not involve clinical applications. Researchers focus on triamterene′s ability to inhibit the epithelial sodium channels in the distal renal tubules, which is a mechanism of interest in the regulation of sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion. In cellular and molecular biology, triamterene is used to investigate the modulation of ion transport processes and their impact on cellular homeostasis. Additionally, its role in the study of membrane transporters and the effect on transepithelial ion flux is of particular relevance in understanding the pathways that maintain electrolyte balance. Triamterene also serves as a tool in evaluating the function of nephron segments under various experimental conditions.


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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Triamterene, 1 g

sc-213103A
1 g
$22.00

Triamterene, 5 g

sc-213103
5 g
$54.00