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RuBi-4AP

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RuBi-4AP | CAS No. 851956-02-0 | Voltage-gated Potassium Channel Blockers
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Description: Caged 4-aminopyridine; a non-selective KV channel blocker
Alternative Names: Rubi-4-aminopyridine

Chemical Name: bis(2,2'-Bipyridine-N,N')bis(4-aminopyridine-N1) ruthenium(2+) dichloride complex

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Biological Activity

Water soluble ruthenium-bipyridine-triphenylphosphine caged 4-aminopyridine (4-AP). Excited by visible wavelengths and has two-photon uncaging capabilities under physiological conditions. Releases 4-AP (Cat. No. 0940), a voltage-dependent K+ channel blocker.

Technical Data

M.Wt:
672.58
Formula:
C30H28Cl2N8Ru
Solubility:
Soluble to 30 mM in water
Storage:
Store at -20°C
CAS No:
851956-02-0

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
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Additional Information

Licensing Caveats:
Sold under licence from Columbia University

Background References

  1. A new strategy for neurochemical photodelivery: Metal-ligand heterolytic cleavage.
    Zayat et al.
    J.Am.Chem.Soc., 2003;125:882
  2. Two-photon uncaging of neurochemicals using inorganic metal complexes.
    Nikolenko et al.
    Chem.Commun., 2005;13:1752

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