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Primaquine phosphate (CAS 63-45-6)

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Alternate Names:
Primaquine diphosphate; Primaquine bisphosphate; Primaquine bis(phosphate); 8-(4-Amino-1-methylbutylamino)-6-methoxyquinoline diphosphate salt
Application:
Primaquine phosphate is an antimalarian agent that is also an inhibitor of cardiac Na+ current
CAS Number:
63-45-6
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
455.34
Molecular Formula:
C15H21N3O•2H3PO4
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.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Primaquine phosphate is extensively used in biochemical research to investigate the mechanisms of oxidative stress in cells. Its active metabolite is of particular interest in studies focusing on the generation of reactive oxygen species and their effects on cellular structures, such as membranes and DNA. In molecular biology, Primaquine phosphate serves as a tool to understand the response of various cell types to oxidative damage and the role of detoxifying enzymes in protecting cell integrity. Additionally, researchers utilize Primaquine phosphate to explore the dynamics of red blood cell metabolism, given its selective activity within these cells. In the field of toxicology, the compound is studied to assess the biochemical basis of its species-specific and dose-dependent effects, which are for understanding its safety profile and environmental impact.


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Primaquine phosphate, 5 g

sc-205817
5 g
$82.00

Primaquine phosphate, 10 g

sc-205817A
10 g
$174.00