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P6500
Pentylenetetrazole
≥99% (GC), powder, CNS stimulant
Synonym(s):
α,β-Cyclopentamethylenetetrazole, 1,5-Pentamethylenetetrazole, 6,7,8,9-Tetrahydro-5H-tetrazolo[1,5-a]azepine, Metrazole
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25 g | Available to ship onSeptember 30, 2026fromMILWAUKEE | $112.00 |
50 g | Available to ship onSeptember 30, 2026fromMILWAUKEE | $218.00 |
100 g | Available to ship onSeptember 30, 2026fromMILWAUKEE | $403.00 |
About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H10N4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
138.17
NACRES:
NA.77
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
EC Number:
200-219-3
MDL number:
Form:
powder
Product Name
Pentylenetetrazole,
form
powder
Quality Segment
bp
194 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)
mp
59-61 °C (lit.)
storage temp.
−20°C
SMILES string
C1CCc2nnnn2CC1
InChI
1S/C6H10N4/c1-2-4-6-7-8-9-10(6)5-3-1/h1-5H2
InChI key
CWRVKFFCRWGWCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Application
Pentylenetetrazole has been used to induce seizures in zebra fish larvae, mice, and male wistar rats.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Pentylenetetrazole is a non-specific central nervous system (CNS) stimulant and convulsant. PTZ induces oxidative stress and increases cortical malondialdehyde content and affects hippocampus, resulting in seizures.
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| description - | description analytical standard |
| form powder | form crystalline |
| Quality Level 100 | Quality Level 100 |
| storage temp. −20°C | storage temp. −20°C |
| bp 194 °C/12 mmHg (lit.) | bp 194 °C/12 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp 59-61 °C (lit.) | mp 59-61 °C (lit.) |
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Danger
Hazard Codes
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class
6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point (°F)
Not applicable
Flash Point (°C)
Not applicable
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
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How do I solubilize Product P6500, Pentylenetetrazole?
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We test the solubility of this compound at a concentration of 50 mg/mL in water.
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Can Product P6500, Pentylenetetrazole, be used to induce convulsions?
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Pentylenetetrazole induced convulsions have been reported by De Sarro G. et al., in Eur. J. Pharmacol., 368(2-3),149-159 (1999).
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What is the solution stability for Product P6500, Pentylenetetrazole?
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We do not have any solution stability information for this product. It is always best to make a fresh solution. If this is not possible, you can try storing solution in single use aliquots at -20°C.
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