CAS No. 106730-54-5

Batch: Purity:98
Olprinone Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Olprinone product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 5-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl-6-methyl-2-oxo-1H-pyridine-3-carbonitrile
CAS Number 106730-54-5
Molecular Formula

C14H10N4O

Molecular Weight (MW) 250.26
SMILES CC1=C(C=C(C(=O)N1)C#N)C2=CN3C=CN=C3C=C2
InChIKey JPAWFIIYTJQOKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Olprinone is a selective phosphodiesterase III (PDE3) inhibitor that regulates intracellular cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) signaling. By blocking PDE3 activity, it increases cAMP levels, which promotes protein kinase A activation and enhances calcium handling in cardiomyocytes while inducing vascular smooth muscle relaxation. Consequently, olprinone enhances cardiac inotropic responses and exerts vasodilatory effects across cellular and tissue 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 50 mg/mL (199.79 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.