CAS No. 76494-51-4

Batch: Purity:99.65
Ligustrazine hydrochloride Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

CAS Number 76494-51-4
Molecular Formula

C8H12N2.HCl

Molecular Weight (MW) 172.66
SMILES CC1=C(N=C(C(=N1)C)C)C.Cl

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Ligustrazine hydrochloride is a natural pyrazine alkaloid with broad anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiplatelet, and anti-apoptotic activities. Ligustrazine attenuates NF-kB signaling pathway activation and decreases reactive oxygen species generation, suppressing downstream pro-inflammatory cytokine expression. Additionally, it inhibits caspase-3-dependent apoptosis pathways and platelet aggregation, thereby mitigating cellular damage and vascular oxidative stress in preclinical models.

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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 34 mg/mL (196.91 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
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.