CAS No. 298-57-7

Batch: Purity:99.96
Cinnarizine Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 1-benzhydryl-4-[(E)-3-phenylprop-2-enyl]piperazine
CAS Number 298-57-7
Molecular Formula

C26H28N2

Molecular Weight (MW) 368.51
SMILES C1CN(CCN1CC=CC2=CC=CC=C2)C(C3=CC=CC=C3)C4=CC=CC=C4
InChIKey DERZBLKQOCDDDZ-JLHYYAGUSA-N

Biological Activity

Cinnarizine is a piperazine derivative that acts as a histamine H1 receptor antagonist and calcium channel blocker. By selectively inhibiting histamine H1 receptors and blocking transmembrane calcium influx into vascular smooth muscle cells, cinnarizine suppresses intracellular calcium signaling pathways. This inhibition leads to reduced smooth muscle contractility and attenuated cellular excitability, resulting in significant vasodilation and decreased vascular tone. [1]

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 9.1 mg/mL (24.69 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.