CAS No. 346688-38-8

Batch: Purity:98.59
Pridopidine Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Pridopidine product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

CAS Number 346688-38-8
Molecular Formula

C15H23NO2S

Molecular Weight (MW) 281.42
SMILES CCCN1CCC(CC1)C2=CC(=CC=C2)[S;v6](C)(=O)=O

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Pridopidine is a dopamine stabilizer that acts as an antagonist against the sigma-1 receptor (S1R) and dopamine D2 receptor (D2R). Activation of S1R signaling by pridopidine restores endoplasmic reticulum calcium homeostasis, reduces store-operated calcium entry, and prevents dendritic spine loss in neuronal models. Downstream, pridopidine upregulates pro-survival molecules such as BDNF and DARPP32, attenuating mutant huntingtin toxicity and promoting neuronal cell survival. [1][2]

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 57 mg/mL (202.54 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 57 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).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.