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2-Amino-3-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-F]quinoline (CAS 76180-96-6)

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Alternate Names:
3-Methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-f]quinolin-2-amine
Application:
2-Amino-3-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-F]quinoline is a highly mutagenic compound
CAS Number:
76180-96-6
Molecular Weight:
198.22
Molecular Formula:
C11H10N4
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2-Amino-3-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-F]quinoline (3M-IMQ) is a highly mutagenic compound in the Ames test that is present in protein pyrolysates along with other sources. It has been used as a substrate in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) to detect specific proteins in biological samples. Additionally, 2-Amino-3-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-F]quinoline inhibits the activity of enzymes like cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) involved in prostaglandin production, receptors like the histamine H1 receptor regulating inflammation and allergic reactions, and exhibits antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.


2-Amino-3-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-F]quinoline (CAS 76180-96-6) References

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2-Amino-3-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-F]quinoline, 100 mg

sc-209016
100 mg
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What is the maximum solubility of 2-Amino-3-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-F]quinoline (CAS 76180-96-6) in either DMSO, water, methanol or a combination thereof?

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Thank you for your question. The biochemical product in question, 2-Amino-3-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-F]quinoline (CAS 76180-96-6): sc-209016, will dissolve at 3 mg/ml in methanol and 3 mg/ml in DMSO.
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