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Imiquimod

≥98% (HPLC), TLR7 agonist, solid

Synonym(s):

Imiquimod, 1-(2-Methylpropyl)-1H-imidazole[4,5-c]quinoline-4-amine

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C14H16N4
CAS Number:
99011-02-6
Molecular Weight:
240.30
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77
MDL number:
MFCD00866946
Assay:
≥98% (HPLC)
Form:
solid
Quality level:
100
Storage condition:
OK to freeze, protect from light
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Product Name

Imiquimod, An imidazoquinoline compound that acts as a potent immunomodulator and displays anti-angiogenic, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties.

Quality Level

100

assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze, protect from light

color

white

solubility

DMSO: 3 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[n]1(c2c(nc1)c(nc3c2cccc3)N)CC(C)C

InChI

1S/C14H16N4/c1-9(2)7-18-8-16-12-13(18)10-5-3-4-6-11(10)17-14(12)15/h3-6,8-9H,7H2,1-2H3,(H2,15,17)

InChI key

DOUYETYNHWVLEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

An imidazoquinoline compound that acts as a potent immunomodulator and displays anti-angiogenic, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties. Reported to bind to the cell surface receptor, TLR7 (toll-like receptor 7), and induce the secretion of several pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines both in vitro and in vivo.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
TLR7 (toll-like receptor 7)
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C. Upon thawing, warming may be required to resolubilize precipitated product.
warming to 60°C is required for complete solubilization.

Other Notes

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Majewski, S., et al. 2005. Int. J. Dermatol.44, 14.
Gibson, S.J., et al. 2002. Cell. Immunol.218, 74.
Hemmi, H., et al. 2002. Nat. Immunol.3, 196.
Megyeri, K., et al. 1995. Mol. Cell. Biol.15, 2207.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Toxic (F)

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Skull and crossbones
GHS06

signalword

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
401020-250MG04055977189414