OverviewProduct nameNBQX disodium salt, AMPA / kainate antagonistDescriptionAMPA / kainate antagonist; water solubleBiological descriptionWater soluble, potent, selective and competitive AMPA / kainate receptor antagonist. Neuroprotective and anticonvulsant in vivo.Also available in simple stock solutions (ab144489) - add 1 ml of water to get an exact, ready-to-use concentration.Purity>98%CAS Number118876-58-7 Chemical structurePropertiesChemical name2,3-Dioxo-6-nitro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrobenzo[f]quinoxaline-7-sulfonamide disodium saltMolecular weight380.24Molecular formulaC12H6N4Na2O6SPubChem identifier3272523Storage instructionsStore at +4°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months.Solubility overviewSoluble in water to 100 mMHandlingThis product is supplied in one (or more) pack size which is freeze dried. Therefore the contents may not be readily visible, as they can coat the bottom or walls of the vial. Please see our FAQs and information page for more details on handling.Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.Need more advice on solubility, usage and handling? Please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page for more details.SMILES[Na+].[Na+].NS(=O)(=O)c3cccc2c3c(cc1nc([O-])c([O-])nc12)[N+]([O-])=OSourceSyntheticResearch areasNeuroscienceNeurotransmitterAmino AcidsGlutamateNeuroscienceNeurotransmissionReceptors / ChannelsGPCRGlutamate ReceptorsNeuroscienceNeurotransmissionReceptors / ChannelsLigand-Gated Ion ChannelsAMPA / KainateBiochemicalsProduct RangeJust Add WaterBiochemicalsChemical TypeBiochemicalsBiochemicalsPharmacologyReceptors & TransportersGlutamateAMPA & KainateBiochemicalsPharmacologyReceptors & TransportersGlutamateAMPA & KainateAntagonistsBiochemicalsResearch AreaAddictionGlutamateAMPA & KainateBiochemicalsResearch AreaAddictionGlutamateAMPA & KainateAntagonistsBiochemicalsResearch AreaAlzheimer"s DiseaseGlutamateAMPA & KainateBiochemicalsResearch AreaAlzheimer"s DiseaseGlutamateAMPA & KainateAntagonistsBiochemicalsResearch AreaDepressionGlutamateAMPA & KainateBiochemicalsResearch AreaDepressionGlutamateAMPA & KainateAntagonistsBiochemicalsResearch AreaPain & inflammationGlutamateAMPA & KainateBiochemicalsResearch AreaPain & inflammationGlutamateAMPA & KainateAntagonistsBiochemicalsResearch AreaParkinson"s DiseaseGlutamateAMPA & KainateBiochemicalsResearch AreaParkinson"s DiseaseGlutamateAMPA & KainateAntagonistsBiochemicalsResearch AreaSchizophreniaGlutamateAMPA & KainateBiochemicalsResearch AreaSchizophreniaGlutamateAMPA & KainateAntagonistsBiochemicalsResearch AreaStrokeGlutamateAMPA & KainateBiochemicalsResearch AreaStrokeGlutamateAMPA & KainateAntagonists