Molecular structure of Alphadolone
Alphadolone (CAS 14107-37-0)
Alternate Names:
(3α,5α)-3,21-Dihydroxypregnane-11,20-dione; 3α,21-Dihydroxy-5α-pregnane-11,20-dione; 3α,21-Dihydroxy-5α-pregnane-11,20-dione
CAS Number:
14107-37-0
Molecular Weight:
348.48
Molecular Formula:
C21H32O4
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Alphadolone is a compound used for neuroscientific research due to its relation to the central nervous system. It acts on GABAA receptors as a positive allosteric modulator, which are pivotal in mediating inhibitory neurotransmission in the brain. This modulation is key to understanding the mechanisms of synaptic plasticity and neuronal inhibition. Alphadolone is often utilized to dissect the role of GABAergic transmission in behavior and to model the effects of substances that enhance inhibitory signaling in the brain. Its impact on the GABAergic system also provides a valuable framework for researching the neurobiological underpinnings of stress responses and various neurological conditions.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Alphadolone, 5 mg | sc-481719 | 5 mg | $453.00 |