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Flumazenil (Ro 15-1788) (CAS 78755-81-4)

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Alternate Names:
Anexate; Romazicon; Lanexat
Application:
Flumazenil (Ro 15-1788) is a benzodiazepine antagonist
CAS Number:
78755-81-4
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
303.29
Molecular Formula:
C15H14FN3O3
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Flumazenil (Ro 15-1788) is an antagonist to benzodiazepine allosteric binding on the GABAA receptor. Administration of Flumazenil (Ro 15-1788) may act to reverse many of the physiological effects associated with benzodiazepines and their modification of the GABAA system. Flumazenil (Ro 15-1788) has demonstrated the ability to regulate the activity of important neurotransmitters, including GABA, serotonin, and glutamate. In laboratory applications, Flumazenil (Ro 15-1788) serves as useful for investigating the impact of benzodiazepines on various cellular mechanisms. It enables the study of benzodiazepine effects on gene expression, protein synthesis, and intricate cell signaling pathways.


Flumazenil (Ro 15-1788) (CAS 78755-81-4) References

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Flumazenil (Ro 15-1788), 25 mg

sc-200161
25 mg
$110.00

Flumazenil (Ro 15-1788), 100 mg

sc-200161A
100 mg
$370.00

Could you tell me at which UV range Flumazenil absorb the most and what the extinction coefficient is?

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