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4-(Methylamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone Dihydrochloride (CAS 66093-90-1)

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Alternate Names:
Pseudooxynicotine
Application:
4-(Methylamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone Dihydrochloride is an amino ketone metabolite of nicotine
CAS Number:
66093-90-1
Molecular Weight:
251.15
Molecular Formula:
C10H16Cl2N2O
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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4-(Methylamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone Dihydrochloride, referred to as MPAB dihydrochloride, is a synthetic member of the chemical class of pyridinium compounds. 4-(Methylamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone Dihydrochloride is under investigation for its role as a ligand in the creation of organic compounds and as a participant in chemical reactions. It is also being explored for inclusion in biochemical assays. The compound is posited to function as an agonist for the G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) family, where it is speculated to initiate a series of biochemical events by binding to these receptors, thereby activating specific cellular pathways.


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4-(Methylamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone Dihydrochloride, 250 mg

sc-209851
250 mg
$428.00