HYDROXYQUINOLINE
Hydroxyquinoline is an antimicrobial chelating agent used for infections. Side effects include nausea, headache, and rare allergic reactions.
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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
HYDROXYQUINOLINE (ID 26383) exhibits a multi-dimensional biochemical activity profile that affects cellular regulation at enzyme, receptor, and transcriptional levels. Its molecular interactions can alter phosphorylation cycles, modulate ionic homeostasis, influence mitochondrial respiration, and adjust redox-signaling pathways. Structural properties suggest specific affinity for regulatory proteins, enabling modulation of metabolic flux and cellular response thresholds.
Benefits and Advantages
This compound is suited for high-resolution mechanistic research, multi‑omics integration studies, receptor-binding experiments, enzyme-pathway mapping, and advanced pharmacodynamic modelling. It supports ROS-regulation assays, signalling-cascade analysis, cytoskeletal‑dynamics research, and metabolic adaptation models. Due to predictable biochemical behaviour, it is often used as a comparative reference in pathway‑perturbation studies.
- Useful in mechanistic pharmacology and biochemical modelling
- Applicable in oxidative-stress, mitochondrial-function and signalling studies
- Reliable for transcriptional and proteomic profiling
- Supports SAR (structure–activity relationship) investigations
Side Effects and Risks
Potential risks include mitochondrial overload, ROS imbalance, inadvertent receptor cross‑talk, disruption of ion-channel dynamics, and dose-dependent cytotoxicity. High exposure may trigger apoptosis, autophagy, or cellular stress-response activation. Controlled handling conditions and biosafety protocols are required for laboratory use.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C9H7NO |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 145.16 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 148-24-3 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light. |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 61 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | 8-HYDROXYQUINOLINE; quinolin-8-ol; 148-24-3; 8-quinolinol; Oxyquinoline |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | quinolin-8-ol |
| InChl Key | MCJGNVYPOGVAJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C9H7NO/c11-8-5-1-3-7-4-2-6-10-9(7)8/h1-6,11H |
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