CAS No. 122520-85-8

Batch: Purity:99.51
AG99 Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the AG99 product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name (E)-2-cyano-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enamide
CAS Number 122520-85-8
Molecular Formula

C10H8N2O3

 

 

Molecular Weight (MW) 204.18
SMILES C1=CC(=C(C=C1C=C(C#N)C(=O)N)O)O
InChIKey USOXQZNJFMKTKJ-XVNBXDOJSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

AG99, also known as Tyrphostin 46, is a potent and selective epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor. By inhibiting EGFR kinase autophosphorylation, AG99 blocks downstream intracellular signaling pathways essential for cellular proliferation and survival. This targeted inhibition effectively suppresses tumor cell growth and attenuates mitogenic signaling in EGFR-dependent cellular models. [1]

How to Prepare Stock Solution?

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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 41 mg/mL (200.8 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.