CAS No. 6159-05-3
Batch:
Purity:99.80
Chemical Structure
Check the
DHBP dibromide
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| IUPAC Name | 1-heptyl-4-(1-heptylpyridin-1-ium-4-yl)pyridin-1-ium dibromide | |
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| CAS Number | 6159-05-3 | |
| Molecular Formula |
C24H38N2.2Br |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 514.38 | |
| SMILES | CCCCCCC[N+]1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=[N+](C=C2)CCCCCCC.[Br-].[Br-] | |
| InChIKey | VRXAJMCFEOESJO-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
DHBP dibromide (1,1'-diheptyl-4,4'-bipyridinium dibromide) is a viologen derivative that acts as a modulator of calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum. It inhibits calcium efflux stimulated by caffeine and polycationic agents such as polylysine, blocking sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium channel activation. Downstream, suppression of calcium release impairs intracellular calcium signaling and disrupts excitation-contraction coupling in muscle tissues. [1]
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Concentration
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Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
100 mg/mL
(194.4 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Water | 100 mg/mL |
| Ethanol | 100 mg/mL |
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.