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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
IODOQUINOL exhibits complex multipathway biochemical interactions involving receptorlevel modulation, regulatory enzyme interference, intracellular signalling adjustment and transcriptomic pathway influence. Its physicochemical profile suggests affinity for catalytic and regulatory protein domains, enabling disruption or enhancement of phosphorylation cycles, redoxstate balance, and mitochondrial performance. In several experimental systems, the compound demonstrates capacity to alter calcium signalling, membrane potential, structuralprotein dynamics and cellular metabolic flux.
Benefits and Advantages
This compound supports highresolution biochemical modelling and is suitable for use in:
- Receptorligand binding studies and pathway validation
- Metabolicflux assays, mitochondrialstress evaluations and ROSregulation research
- Multiomics profiling (transcriptomics, metabolomics, proteomics)
- Stressresponse signalling, kinase/phosphatase cascade mapping and cytoskeletal dynamics analysis
- Earlyphase pharmacodynamic screening and SAR exploration
Side Effects and Risks
Potential risks include redox imbalance, mitochondrial overload, cytoskeletal disruption, altered membrane integrity, aberrant calcium flux, and dosedependent cytotoxicity. At elevated concentrations, the compound may induce apoptosis, autophagy, or transcriptional stress responses. Use only under strict laboratory conditions with appropriate biosafety protocols and controlled exposure.
Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C9H5I2NO |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 396.95 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 83-73-8 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light. |
| Solubility | ALMOST INSOL IN WATER; SPARINGLY SOL IN ALCOHOL, ETHER, ACETONE; SOL IN HOT PYRIDINE & HOT DIOXANE |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | iodoquinol; 83-73-8; Diiodohydroxyquinoline; 5,7-diiodoquinolin-8-ol; 5,7-Diiodo-8-hydroxyquinoline |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | 5,7-diiodoquinolin-8-ol |
| InChl Key | UXZFQZANDVDGMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C9H5I2NO/c10-6-4-7(11)9(13)8-5(6)2-1-3-12-8/h1-4,13H |
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