Chlorquinaldol
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Chlorquinaldol (Chloquinan) is an antibacterial agent with the potential use in topical skin conditions and vaginal infections. Chlorquinaldol is a β-catenin/TCF4 inhibitor, showing anti-proliferation, anti-migration, and apoptosis-inducing activity in cancer cells.
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- Purity : 98.69%
- CAS No.: 72-80-0
- Formula: C10H7Cl2NO
- Molecular Weight:228.08
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Storage:Powder -20°C, 3 years , 4°C, 2 years ; In solvent -80°C, 2 years , -20°C, 1 year
Publications Citing Use of MedChemExpress (MCE) Chlorquinaldol
More- ACS Cent Sci. 2024 Aug 28;10(9):1789-1802. [Abstract]
- Mol Med. 2024 Dec 19;30(1):245. [Abstract]
- Clin Transl Med. 2023 Jun;13(6):e1300. [Abstract]
- Anal Chem. 2025 Jun 3;97(21):11099-11109. [Abstract]
- Front Microbiol. 2017 Jun 8:8:1039. [Abstract]
- Infect Drug Resist. 2019 Jul 19:12:2177-2189. [Abstract]
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Biological Activity
Description
In Vitro
Chlorquinaldol (Chloquinan; 5, 10 μM; 24 h) inhibits Wnt/β-catenin signaling by disrupting β-catenin/TCF4 complex in colorectal cancer (CRC) cell[2].
Chlorquinaldol (5, 10 μM; 24 h) inhibits β-catenin acetylation in CRC cells, thereby reducing the interaction of β-catenin with TCF4[2].
Chlorquinaldol (0.5, 1, 2 μM; 24 h) inhibits the stemness of CRC cells and exerts anti-CRC activity in vitro and in vivo[2].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only. Further protocols information, click here.
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Cell Line:SW480, HCT116, HT29 and DLD1 cells
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Concentration:5, 10 μM
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Incubation Time:24 h
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Result:Decreased the mRNA levels of these target genes in all four CRC cell lines in a dose-dependent manner.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 72-80-0
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 228.08
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Formula C10H7Cl2NO
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Color Light yellow to brown
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SMILES
OC1=C2N=C(C)C=CC2=C(Cl)C=C1Cl
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Synonyms
Chloquinan
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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 2 years -20°C 1 year
Publications (6)
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Journal Impact Factor
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Most Recent
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ACS Cent Sci
Chlorquinaldol Alleviates Lung Fibrosis in Mice by Inhibiting Fibroblast Activation through Targeting Methionine Synthase Reductase. [Abstract]2024 Aug 28;10(9):1789-1802. PMID: 39345816 -
Mol Med
Extinguishing the flames of inflammation: retardant effect of chlorquinaldol on NLRP3-driven diseases. [Abstract]2024 Dec 19;30(1):245. PMID: 39701924 -
Clin Transl Med
Loss of LncRNA DUXAP8 synergistically enhanced sorafenib induced ferroptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma via SLC7A11 de-palmitoylation. [Abstract]2023 Jun;13(6):e1300. PMID: 37337470 -
Anal Chem
Exposome-Scale Investigation of Cl-/Br-Containing Chemicals Using High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry, Multistage Machine Learning, and Cloud Computing. [Abstract]2025 Jun 3;97(21):11099-11109. PMID: 40401576 -
Front Microbiol
In vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Chlorquinaldol against Microorganisms Responsible for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Comparative Evaluation with Gentamicin and Fusidic Acid. [Abstract]2017 Jun 8:8:1039. PMID: 28642751 -
Infect Drug Resist
Chlorquinaldol, a topical agent for skin and wound infections: anti-biofilm activity and biofilm-related antimicrobial cross-resistance. [Abstract]2019 Jul 19:12:2177-2189. PMID: 31410037
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro:
DMSO : 50 mg/mL (219.22 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, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.
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, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
In Vivo:
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: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (9.12 mM); Clear solution
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (20.8 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.
In Vivo Dissolution Calculator
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.
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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.
Protocols
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Research Protocol for Infectious Diseases
Infectious-disease experiments test how pathogens interact with host barriers, innate immune receptors, inflammatory signaling, pathogen replication, and tissue injury; pattern-recognition receptors such as TLRs, RIG-I-like receptors, NOD-like receptors, and inflammasomes detect microbial molecules and activate NF-κB, interferon, and cytokine responses. The central hypothesis is that infection severity reflects the balance between pathogen burden and host response: protective inflammation restricts pathogen growth, whereas excessive or mislocalized inflammation contributes to tissue damage and disease phenotype. Unresolved questions include which host pathways are protective versus pathogenic, why some infection models fail to translate to human disease, and which combined readouts best predict clinically relevant infection outcomes.
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Apoptosis
Apoptosis, also called programmed cell death, is generally characterized by distinct morphological characteristics.
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TUNEL staining for apoptotic DNA fragmentation
TUNEL staining detects DNA strand breaks by using terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase to add labeled nucleotides to exposed 3′-OH DNA termini, generating either microscopic staining in fixed cells or tissue sections, or fluorescence/cytometric signal in cell suspensions. TUNEL positivity reflects DNA fragmentation but should not be interpreted alone as definitive apoptosis, because TUNEL can also label necrotic, autolytic, mechanically damaged, or DNA-repair-associated DNA breaks.
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Annexin V plus membrane-impermeant dye apoptosis staining
Annexin V-based apoptosis assays rely on the detection of phosphatidylserine (PS) externalization from the inner leaflet of the plasma membrane to the outer leaflet, an early biochemical hallmark of apoptosis. Fluorescently labeled Annexin V binds PS in a calcium-dependent manner, enabling identification of early apoptotic cells by flow cytometry or fluorescence microscopy. When combined with a membrane-impermeant DNA-binding dye (e. g. , propidium iodide), this approach allows discrimination between viable (Annexin V−/dye−), early apoptotic (Annexin V+/dye−), and late apoptotic or necrotic (Annexin V+/dye+) cell populations by assessing membrane integrity and PS exposure.
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Cell migration
Cell migration is a method that plays an important role in wound healing, cell differentiation, embryonic development, etc.
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Apoptosis Solutions
Apoptosis is a regulated, generally non-lytic cell-death pathway that removes unwanted, damaged, infected, or abnormal cells through coordinated morphological changes, caspase activation, DNA fragmentation, and membrane remodeling. The intrinsic apoptosis pathway is controlled mainly by mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization, BCL-2 family proteins, cytochrome c release, apoptosome formation, caspase-9 activation, and downstream executioner caspase-3/7 activation. The extrinsic apoptosis pathway is initiated by death receptors such as Fas, TNFR, and TRAIL receptors, which recruit adaptor proteins and activate caspase-8 before engaging executioner caspases or mitochondrial amplification through BID cleavage. Apoptosis is linked to many phenotypes, including cancer cell killing, tissue homeostasis, immune regulation, neurodegeneration, infection response, and treatment-induced cytotoxicity; unresolved questions include how apoptosis interacts with necroptosis, pyroptosis, ferroptos
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Cell Viability Determination by MTT Colorimetric Assay
The following protocol uses the MTT colorimetric assay as a classic literature-established method for assessing cell viability/metabolic activity in cultured mammalian cells. MTT[3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide] is reduced by metabolically active cells to a colored formazan product; the amount of formazan is quantified spectrophotometrically and provides an indirect measure of metabolically active viable cells. Importantly, MTT reduction reflects cellular oxidoreductase/metabolic activity rather than an absolute direct count of living cells, so changes in cellular metabolism can alter the signal independently of cell number.
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (276 KB)
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SDS (393 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
[1]. Bortolin M, et al. In vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Chlorquinaldol against Microorganisms Responsible for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Comparative Evaluation with Gentamicin and Fusidic Acid. Front Microbiol. 2017 Jun 8;8:1039. [Content Brief]
[2]. Wang L, et al. Chlorquinaldol targets the β-catenin and T-cell factor 4 complex and exerts anti-colorectal cancer activity. Pharmacol Res. 2020 Sep;159:104955. [Content Brief]
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, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| DMSO | 1 mM | 4.3845 mL | 21.9223 mL | 43.8446 mL | 109.6116 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.8769 mL | 4.3845 mL | 8.7689 mL | 21.9223 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.4384 mL | 2.1922 mL | 4.3845 mL | 10.9612 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.2923 mL | 1.4615 mL | 2.9230 mL | 7.3074 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.2192 mL | 1.0961 mL | 2.1922 mL | 5.4806 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.1754 mL | 0.8769 mL | 1.7538 mL | 4.3845 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.1461 mL | 0.7307 mL | 1.4615 mL | 3.6537 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.1096 mL | 0.5481 mL | 1.0961 mL | 2.7403 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0877 mL | 0.4384 mL | 0.8769 mL | 2.1922 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.0731 mL | 0.3654 mL | 0.7307 mL | 1.8269 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0548 mL | 0.2740 mL | 0.5481 mL | 1.3701 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0438 mL | 0.2192 mL | 0.4384 mL | 1.0961 mL |