CAS No. 101155-02-6

Batch: Purity:99.87
BW-A78U Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the BW-A78U product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 9-[(2-fluorophenyl)methyl]-N-methylpurin-6-amine
CAS Number 101155-02-6
Molecular Formula
C13H12FN5
Molecular Weight (MW) 257.27
SMILES CNC1=C2C(=NC=N1)N(C=N2)CC3=CC=CC=C3F
InChIKey MZABAGHILOTTOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Biological Activity

BW-A78U is an adenine derivative that acts as a phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor with potent anticonvulsant activity. By inhibiting cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase enzymes, it prevents the degradation of second messengers, leading to elevated intracellular levels of cAMP and cGMP. This alteration in cyclic nucleotide signaling modulates downstream neuronal kinase cascades, resulting in reduced cellular hyperexcitability and suppression of seizure activity in preclinical neural models.

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 51 mg/mL (198.23 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 26 mg/mL
Water 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.