Brofaromine (CGP 11305A) is a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor with IC50 of 0.2 μM for MAO-A.

Product information

CAS Number: 63638-91-5

Molecular Weight: 310.19

Formula: C14H16BrNO2

Synonym:

CGP 11305A

Chemical Name: 4-(7-bromo-5-methoxy-1-benzofuran-2-yl)piperidine

Smiles: COC1=CC2C=C(OC=2C(Br)=C1)C1CCNCC1

InChiKey: WZXHSWVDAYOFPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C14H16BrNO2/c1-17-11-6-10-7-13(9-2-4-16-5-3-9)18-14(10)12(15)8-11/h6-9,16H,2-5H2,1H3

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

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

Solubility: DMSO : 250 mg/mL (805.96 mM; Need ultrasonic).

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: ≥12 months 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 Vitro:

In order to assess whether the protective effect is related to the inhibition of the MAO-A or due to another mechanism, the effect of Brofaromine (CGP 11305A, BRO) is determined on the activity of MAO-A in cultured cortical cells. It shows, firstly, that cultured cortical cells have a significant MAO-A activity, and secondly, that Brofaromine inhibits the enzyme in a concentration-dependent manner. The IC50 is 0.19 μM for Brofaromine . Hill coefficient is 0.96. The enzyme is almost completely inhibited at 10 μM . Brofaromine inhibits MAO-A activity of our cultured cortical cells in a concentration-dependent manner. The IC50 range of Brofaromine is 0.01 μM to 0.1 μM.

References:

1. Boland A, et al. Pirlindole and dehydropirlindole protect rat cultured neuronal cells against oxidative stress-induced cell death through a mechanism unrelated to MAO-A inhibition. Br J Pharmacol. 2002 Feb;135(3):713-20.

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