CAS No. 68475-42-3

Batch: Purity:98.90
Anagrelide Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 6,7-dichloro-3,5-dihydro-1H-imidazo[2,1-b]quinazolin-2-one
CAS Number 68475-42-3
Molecular Formula

C10H7Cl2N3O

Molecular Weight (MW) 256.09
InChIKey OTBXOEAOVRKTNQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Anagrelide is an imidazoquinazoline derivative acting as a potent phosphodiesterase type III (PDEIII) inhibitor and antithrombotic agent. By inhibiting PDEIII, it increases intracellular cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) levels, which modulates megakaryocyte differentiation and maturation. Downstream, this selective suppression of megakaryocytopoiesis reduces platelet production and circulating platelet counts without disrupting megakaryocyte progenitor proliferation. [1]

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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 2 mg/mL (7.8 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous 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.