CAS No. 1619994-68-1

Batch: Purity:99.98
GSK2801 Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the GSK2801 product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 1-[1-(2-methylsulfonylphenyl)-7-propoxyindolizin-3-yl]ethanone
CAS Number 1619994-68-1
Molecular Formula

C20H21NO4S

Molecular Weight (MW) 371.45
SMILES CCCOC1=CC2=C(C=C(N2C=C1)C(=O)C)C3=CC=CC=C3S(=O)(=O)C
InChIKey KHWCPNJRJCNVRI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

GSK2801 is a selective bromodomain inhibitor targeting BAZ2A and BAZ2B. By competitively binding to the bromodomains of BAZ2A and BAZ2B, GSK2801 displaces these epigenetic reader proteins from chromatin. This inhibition disrupts nucleolar localization and chromatin remodeling, altering transcription and downstream gene expression pathways in mammalian cells without inducing non-specific cytotoxicity. [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 74 mg/mL (199.21 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 7 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.