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QX 314 chloride (CAS 5369-03-9)

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Alternate Names:
Lidocaine N-ethyl chloride; N-(2,6-dimethylphenylcarbamoylmethyl)triethylammonium chloride
Application:
QX 314 chloride is a voltage-activated Na+ channel blocker
CAS Number:
5369-03-9
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
298.85
Molecular Formula:
C16H27N2O•Cl
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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QX 314 chloride is a membrane impermeable quaternary derivative of lidocaine, a voltage-activated Na+ channel blocker. In experimental applications, QX-314 chloride′s ability to selectively inhibit certain types of nerve fibers while leaving others unaffected provides useful for scientists investigating the specific roles of different nerve fibers in pain, sensation, and motor function. This specificity allows for detailed studies on the pathways involved in pain perception and the transmission of nerve signals. Additionally, the compound has been used in basic research to better understand the fundamental principles of neuronal function and the biophysical properties of sodium channels.


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Ordering Information

Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

QX 314 chloride, 50 mg

sc-203674
50 mg
$196.00

QX 314 chloride, 100 mg

sc-203674A
100 mg
$259.00

QX 314 chloride, 500 mg

sc-203674B
500 mg
$587.00

QX 314 chloride, 1 g

sc-203674C
1 g
$863.00