(R)-Baclofen Hydrochloride

Arbaclofen hydrochloride is a Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid derivative that is a specific agonist at GABA-B receptors (RECEPTORS, GABA-B). It is used in the treatment of spasticity, especially that due to spinal cord damage. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission.

Product information

CAS Number: 63701-55-3

Molecular Weight: 250.12

Formula: C10H13Cl2NO2

Synonym:

STX 209 hydrochloride

STX-209 hydrochloride

STX209 hydrochloride

Chemical Name: (3R)-4-amino-3-(4-chlorophenyl)butanoic acid hydrochloride

Smiles: Cl.NC[C@H](CC(O)=O)C1C=CC(Cl)=CC=1

InChiKey: WMNUVYYLMCMHLU-QRPNPIFTSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C10H12ClNO2.ClH/c11-9-3-1-7(2-4-9)8(6-12)5-10(13)14;/h1-4,8H,5-6,12H2,(H,13,14);1H/t8-;/m0./s1

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥360 days if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

How to use

In Vivo:

(R)-Baclofen hydrochloride (STX 209 hydrochloride) suppresses audiogenic seizures in the Fmr1-knockout mouse on the seizure-resistant C57BL/6 background with an effective dose of 1 mg/kg. Acute intraperitoneal administration of (R)-Baclofen hydrochloride significantly reduces the percent of mice displaying seizures (seizure incidence), with a minimum effective dose (MED) of 1.5 mg/kg.

References:

1. Mezler M, et al. Cloning and functional expression of GABA(B) receptors from Drosophila. Eur J Neurosci. 2001 Feb;13(3):477-86.
2. Henderson C, et al. Reversal of disease-related pathologies in the fragile X mouse model by selective activation of GABAB receptors with arbaclofen. Sci Transl Med. 2012 Sep 19;4(152):152ra128.
3. Dzitoyeva S, et al. Gamma-aminobutyric acid B receptor 1 mediates behavior-impairing actions of alcohol in Drosophila: adult RNA interference and pharmacological evidence. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2003 Apr 29;100(9):5485-90. Epub 2003 Apr 11.

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