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(−)-Bicuculline methochloride (CAS 53552-05-9)

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Application:
(−)-Bicuculline methochloride is a water-soluble GABAA antagonist
CAS Number:
53552-05-9
Molecular Weight:
417.84
Molecular Formula:
C21H20ClNO6
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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(−)-Bicuculline methochloride is a methochloride salt of (+)-bicuculline. This compound is a water-soluble GABA Receptor (GABAA) antagonist. (−)-Bicuculline methochloride is more stable than bicuculline, and non-GABA receptor-mediated actions are reported.


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(−)-Bicuculline methochloride, 10 mg

sc-203528
10 mg
$138.00

(−)-Bicuculline methochloride, 50 mg

sc-203528A
50 mg
$635.00

(−)-Bicuculline methochloride, 500 mg

sc-203528B
500 mg
$5200.00