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4-Aminopyridine, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12405.18
50 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

4-Aminopyridine, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12405.18
50 g, Each
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Catalog number: A12405.18
also known as A12405-18
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
504-24-5
IUPAC Name
pyridin-4-amine
Molecular Formula
C5H6N2
InChI Key
NUKYPUAOHBNCPY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
NC1=CC=NC=C1
Appearance (Color)
White to cream
Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥97.5 to ≤102.5%
Melting Point (clear melt)
155.0-162.0?C
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Assay (GC)
≥97.5%

Description

It is used as a research tool, in characterizing subtypes of the potassium channel. It has also been used as a drug, to manage some of the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. In the laboratory, 4-AP is a useful pharmacological tool in studying various potassium conductances in physiology and biophysics. Spinal cord injury patients have also seen improvement with 4-AP therapy.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Solubility
Soluble in water(112 g/L at 20 deg C). Soluble in ethyl ether, benzene. Slightly soluble in ligroin. Very soluble in ethanol. Soluble in methanol, acetone, tetrahydrofuran, isopropanol, acetonitrile, N,N-dimethylformamide, dimethylsulfoxide, and ethanol.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

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