CAS No. 709-85-3

Batch: Purity:99.95
PYCR1-IN-1 Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the PYCR1-IN-1 product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name N-[(4-bromophenyl)methyl]-N-methylprop-2-yn-1-amine
CAS Number 709-85-3
Molecular Formula

C11H12BrN

Molecular Weight (MW) 238.12
InChIKey CZHICGIAKKAMAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

PYCR1-IN-1 acts as a small-molecule inhibitor of pyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase 1 (PYCR1), a key enzyme in cellular proline biosynthesis. By targeting PYCR1, it disrupts proline synthesis and alters amino acid metabolic pathways, significantly decreasing intracellular proline levels within breast cancer cells. This loss of proline availability suppresses breast cancer cell proliferation and downstream oncogenic signaling pathways. [1]

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 48 mg/mL (201.57 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water 48 mg/mL
Ethanol 48 mg/mL
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.