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BW 723C86 hydrochloride (CAS 160521-72-2)

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Alternate Names:
α-methyl-5-(2-thienylmethoxy)-1H-indole-3-ethanamine, monohydrochloride
Application:
BW 723C86 hydrochloride is a SR-2B agonist
CAS Number:
160521-72-2
Purity:
>98%
Molecular Weight:
322.85
Molecular Formula:
C16H18N2OS•HCl
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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BW 723C86 hydrochloride is a research chemical with notable specificity as a 5-HT2B receptor agonist. This selectivity makes it useful in neurological research, particularly in the study of serotonin receptor function and its role in the central nervous system. Researchers utilize BW 723C86 hydrochloride to investigate the behavioral and physiological effects mediated by 5-HT2B receptor activation. The compound is also instrumental in cardiovascular research, as 5-HT2B receptors have been implicated in heart valve function and the development of cardiac fibrosis, providing a model for studying pathophysiological processes.


BW 723C86 hydrochloride (CAS 160521-72-2) References

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

BW 723C86 hydrochloride, 10 mg

sc-203428
10 mg
$169.00

BW 723C86 hydrochloride, 50 mg

sc-203428A
50 mg
$688.00