| Product Name: | Pentylenetetrazol |
| Catalog Number: | M5870 |
| CAS Number: | 54-95-5 |
| Formula: | C6H10N4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 138.17 |
| Solubility: | 10 mM in DMSO |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: | ![]() |
| QC Standard: | 99.65% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
| Description: | Pentylenetetrazol displays activity as a central nervous system and respiratory stimulant. It is considered a non-competitive GABA(A) receptor antagonist. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |