SMILES:

CC1=C(C=C(C(=O)N1)C#N)C2=CC=NC=C2
Milrinone Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Milrinone product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 6-methyl-2-oxo-5-pyridin-4-yl-1H-pyridine-3-carbonitrile
CAS Number 78415-72-2
Molecular Formula

  C12H9N3O

Molecular Weight (MW) 211.22
SMILES CC1=C(C=C(C(=O)N1)C#N)C2=CC=NC=C2
InChIKey PZRHRDRVRGEVNW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

How to Prepare Stock Solution?

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 42 mg/mL (198.84 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.