CAS No. 2259-96-3

Batch: Purity:99.28
Cyclothiazide Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Cyclothiazide product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

CAS Number 2259-96-3
Molecular Formula

C14H16ClN3O4S2

Molecular Weight (MW) 389.88
SMILES C1C2CC(C1C=C2)C3NC4=CC(=C(C=C4S(=O)(=O)N3)S(=O)(=O)N)Cl

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Cyclothiazide is a positive allosteric modulator of ionotropic α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methylisoxazole-4-propionic acid (AMPA) glutamate receptors. It selectively blocks AMPA receptor desensitization, thereby potentiating glutamate-evoked excitatory postsynaptic currents and enhancing synaptic transmission in central neurons. This sustained receptor activation promotes downstream intracellular calcium influx and modulates signaling pathways critical for synaptic plasticity and neurological development. [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 78 mg/mL (200.06 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 19 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).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.