CAS No. 230615-23-3

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

Chemical Information

CAS Number 230615-23-3
Molecular Formula

C13H14ClN3

Molecular Weight (MW) 247.72
SMILES Cl.C1NCC2CC1C3=CC4=NC=CN=C4C=C23

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Varenicline Hydrochloride is a selective partial agonist of α4β2 and α6β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). By binding to neuronal nAChRs, it modulates central cholinergic neurotransmission and regulates mesolimbic dopamine signaling pathways. This partial agonism produces moderate activation of downstream dopamine release while simultaneously inhibiting full agonist activity, thereby attenuating mesolimbic reward circuitry and modulating neuronal excitability. [1]

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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
Water 50 mg/mL
DMSO Insoluble
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO.)
Ethanol 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.