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MDL 11,939 (CAS 107703-78-6)

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Alternate Names:
α-Phenyl-1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinemethanol; Glemanserin, MDL11939; MDL 11939; MDL 11-939; MDL-11939
Application:
MDL 11,939 is a potent and selective SR-2 antagonist
CAS Number:
107703-78-6
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
295.42
Molecular Formula:
C20H25NO
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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MDL 11,939 is a potent, selective SR-2 antagonist (Ki values are 0.54 and 81.6 nM at SR-2A and SR-2C, respectively). Antagonists like MDL 11,939 bind to these receptors without activating them, effectively blocking the action of serotonin (a neurotransmitter) and other agonistic substances. Selectivity: The structural design of MDL 11,939 enhances its selectivity for the 5-HT2A receptor, making it useful for dissecting the specific contributions of this receptor subtype in physiological and pathological processes. Researchers use MDL 11,939 to study the binding characteristics and specificity of the 5-HT2A receptor. By examining how this compound interacts with the receptor at a molecular level, insights can be gained into the receptor′s role in cell signaling pathways.


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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

MDL 11,939, 5 mg

sc-204069
5 mg
$172.00

MDL 11,939, 50 mg

sc-204069A
50 mg
$1255.00