CAS No. 96206-92-7
Batch:
Purity:99.16
Chemical Structure
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MPEP
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| IUPAC Name | 2-methyl-6-(2-phenylethynyl)pyridine | |
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| CAS Number | 96206-92-7 | |
| Molecular Formula |
C14H11N |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 193.24 | |
| SMILES | CC1=NC(=CC=C1)C#CC2=CC=CC=C2 | |
| InChIKey | NEWKHUASLBMWRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
MPEP is a selective metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGluR5) antagonist with an IC50 of 36 nM. It displays high selectivity for mGluR5 without significant activity at other group I, II, or III metabotropic glutamate receptors. By blocking mGluR5 signaling, MPEP inhibits intracellular calcium mobilization, downstream glutamatergic neurotransmission, and produces robust anxiolytic-like and antidepressant-like phenotypes in rodent behavioral models. [1]
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Concentration
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
39 mg/mL
(201.82 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Ethanol | 39 mg/mL |
| Water | Insoluble |
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.