Tacrine hydrochloride

A potent centrally acting anticholinesterase | CAS: 1684-40-8 | C13H15ClN2 | 234.73 g/mol

Catalog Number	Quantity
J60070.06 also known as J60070-06	5 g

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Catalog number J60070.06

also known as J60070-06

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS1684-40-8

Specifications

Infrared spectrumConforms

Purity≥97.0%

FormPowder or crystals or crystalline powder

A potent centrally acting anticholinesterase for therapy of memory deficits in patients with Alzheimer's disease. THA also selectively blocks potassium channels in the central nervous system, which results in an increased release of acetylcholine and a prolongation of the action potential of the presynaptic cholinergic neurons.

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 aqueous buffers

Notes
Refrigerate. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.

RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

Shuai Qian; Lisi He; Marvin Mak; Yifan Han; Chun-Yu Ho; Zhong Zuo. Synthesis, biological activity, and biopharmaceutical characterization of tacrine dimers as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2014, 477(1-2), 442-453.
Jinggong Liu et. al. Synthesis and characterization of 1H-phenanthro[9,10-d]imidazole derivatives as multifunctional agents for treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects, 2006,1840(9).