1-Benzylimidazole
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1-Benzyl-1H-imidazole is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.
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- Purity: 99.81%
- CAS No.: 4238-71-5
- Formula: C10H10N2
- Molecular Weight:158.20
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Storage:Powder -20°C, 3 years , 4°C, 2 years ; In solvent -80°C, 6 months , -20°C, 1 month
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Biological Activity
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Cell Line
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Type | Value | Description | References |
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| V79 | IC50 |
1799 nM
Compound: 1a
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Inhibition of human CYP11B2 expressed in chinese hamster V79 cells
Inhibition of human CYP11B2 expressed in chinese hamster V79 cells
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[PMID: 20121113] |
| V79 | IC50 |
709 nM
Compound: 1a
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Inhibition of human CYP11B1 expressed in chinese hamster V79 cells
Inhibition of human CYP11B1 expressed in chinese hamster V79 cells
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[PMID: 20121113] |
Benzylimidazole is a selective inhibitor of thromboxane synthase and a stimulator of UDP-glucuronosyltransferase. Thromboxane synthase is a cytochrome P450 enzyme. The cytochrome P450 proteins have been involved in catalyzing many reactions invol ved in drug metabolism and synthesis of cholesterol, steroids , and other lipids. The enzyme plays an important role in several pathophysiological processes including hemostasis, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. The gene expresses two transcript variants. 1-Benzylimidazole selectively inhibited the activity of thrombus Boxane synthase. 1-Benzylimidazole reduced TXB2 levels and increased blood flow in ischemia-reperfusion injury of rat brain. In male Wistar rats, gastrically administration of 1-benzylimidazole (25, 75 and 100 mg/kg/day) caused a dose-dependent hepatitis. 1-Benzylimidazole decreased the plasma level in triglycerides by 60–70%. 1-benzylimidazole stimulated three distinct forms of UDP-glucuronosyltransferase. 1-benzylimidazole significantly increased the activities towards 4-methylumbelliierone, 1-naphthol, morphine or a monoterpenoid alcohol, nopol. Benzylimidazole increased hepatocellular CYP1A catalytic activity and CYP1A mRNA in a concentration-dependent way.
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 4238-71-5
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 158.20
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Formula C10H10N2
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)CN2C=CN=C2
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month
Publications (1)
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Journal Impact Factor
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Most Recent
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Toxicol Appl Pharmacol
In silico and in vitro assessment of drugs potentially causing adverse effects by inhibiting CYP17A1. [Abstract]2024 May:486:116945. PMID: 38688424
Solvent & Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (632.11 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.
- For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
- To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for In Vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
- The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.
Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 40% PEG300 5% Tween-80 45% Saline
Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (15.80 mM); Clear solution
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
Please enter the basic information of animal experiments:
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Recommended: Prepare an additional quantity of animals to account for potential losses during experiments.
Please enter your animal formula composition:
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%DMSO +
Recommended: Keep the proportion of DMSO in working solution below 2% if your animal is weak.
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%+
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+%Tween-80 + +
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%Saline +
The co-solvents required include: DMSO, . All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE). , Tween 80. All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE).
Working solution concentration: 0.22 mg/mL
Method for preparing stock solution: mg drug dissolved in μL DMSO. Stock solution concentration: mg/mL.
1. Take μL DMSO stock solution;
2. Add μL .
μL , mix evenly;
3. Then add μL Tween 80, mix evenly;
4. Then add μL
Please ensure that the stock solution in the first step is dissolved to a clear state, and add co-solvents in sequence. You can use ultrasonic heating (ultrasonic cleaner, recommended frequency 20-40 kHz), vortexing, etc. to assist dissolution.
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (248 KB)
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SDS (394 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| DMSO | 1 mM | 6.3211 mL | 31.6056 mL | 63.2111 mL | 158.0278 mL |
| 5 mM | 1.2642 mL | 6.3211 mL | 12.6422 mL | 31.6056 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.6321 mL | 3.1606 mL | 6.3211 mL | 15.8028 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.4214 mL | 2.1070 mL | 4.2141 mL | 10.5352 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.3161 mL | 1.5803 mL | 3.1606 mL | 7.9014 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.2528 mL | 1.2642 mL | 2.5284 mL | 6.3211 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.2107 mL | 1.0535 mL | 2.1070 mL | 5.2676 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.1580 mL | 0.7901 mL | 1.5803 mL | 3.9507 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.1264 mL | 0.6321 mL | 1.2642 mL | 3.1606 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.1054 mL | 0.5268 mL | 1.0535 mL | 2.6338 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0790 mL | 0.3951 mL | 0.7901 mL | 1.9753 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0632 mL | 0.3161 mL | 0.6321 mL | 1.5803 mL |