CAS No. 29094-61-9

Batch: Purity:99.72
Glipizide  Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

IUPAC Name N-[2-[4-(cyclohexylcarbamoylsulfamoyl)phenyl]ethyl]-5-methylpyrazine-2-carboxamide
CAS Number 29094-61-9
Molecular Formula

C21H27N5O4S

Molecular Weight (MW) 445.54
SMILES CC1=CN=C(C=N1)C(=O)NCCC2=CC=C(C=C2)S(=O)(=O)NC(=O)NC3CCCCC3
InChIKey ZJJXGWJIGJFDTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Glipizide is a second-generation sulfonylurea derivative that acts as a potent inhibitor of ATP-sensitive potassium (KATP) channels in pancreatic beta cells. By binding to the sulfonylurea receptor subunit and blocking these channels, glipizide induces cell membrane depolarization, opening voltage-gated L-type calcium channels. This promotes intracellular calcium influx and triggers the exocytosis of insulin storage granules to stimulate insulin secretion.

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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 89 mg/mL (199.75 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).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.