CAS No. 768404-03-1

Batch: Purity:98.68
5-BDBD Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 5-(3-bromophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-[1]benzofuro[3,2-e][1,4]diazepin-2-one
CAS Number 768404-03-1
Molecular Formula
C17H11BrN2O2
Molecular Weight (MW) 355.19
SMILES BrC1=CC=CC(=C1)C2=NCC(=O)NC3=C2OC4=CC=CC=C34
InChIKey NKYMVQPXXTZHSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

5-BDBD is a potent and selective antagonist of the purinergic P2X4 receptor (P2X4R). By blocking P2X4R-mediated ion currents and intracellular calcium influx, 5-BDBD modulates purinergic signaling pathways involved in microglial activation and neuroinflammation. Inhibition of P2X4R function leads to suppressed proinflammatory cytokine production and attenuated cellular hypersensitivity in models of neuroinflammatory and neuropathic conditions.

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 71 mg/mL (199.89 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water Insoluble
Ethanol Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.