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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C18H16N6S2 · 0.5C2H6O
CAS Number:
109511-58-2
Molecular Weight:
403.52
MDL number:
MFCD09971039
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77
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Product Name

U0126, U0126, CAS 109511-58-2, is a potent and specific inhibitor of MEK1 (IC₅₀ = 72 nM) and MEK2 (IC₅₀ = 58 nM). The inhibition is noncompetitive with respect to both ATP and ERK.

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

color

white

solubility

DMSO: 200 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

S(c2c(cccc2)N)\C(=C(\C(=C(\Sc1c(cccc1)N)/N)\C#N)/C#N)\N

InChI

1S/C18H16N6S2/c19-9-11(17(23)25-15-7-3-1-5-13(15)21)12(10-20)18(24)26-16-8-4-2-6-14(16)22/h1-8H,21-24H2/b17-11+,18-12+

InChI key

DVEXZJFMOKTQEZ-JYFOCSDGSA-N

General description

A potent and specific inhibitor of MEK1 (IC50 = 72 nM) and MEK2 (IC50 = 58 nM). The inhibition is noncompetitive with respect to both ATP and ERK. Has very little effect on other kinases such as Abl, Cdk2, Cdk4, ERK, JNK, MEKK, MKK-3, MKK-4/SEK, MKK-6, PKC, and Raf. Shown to block doxazosin-induced osteoblastic differentiation. Also acts as an immunosuppressant by effectively blocking IL-2 synthesis and T cell proliferation without affecting the long-term outcomes of either T cell activation or tolerance. Noncompetitive with respect to ATP. Also available in InSolution format (Cat. No. 662009).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
MEK1 and MEK2
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target IC50: 72 nM, 58 nm, against MEK1, and MEK2, respectively

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Reconstitution

Unstable in solution; reconstitute just prior to use.

Other Notes

Choi, Y.J., et al. 2011. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.416, 232.
DeSilva, D.R., et al. 1998. J. Immunol. 160, 4175.
Duncia, J.V., et al. 1998. Biorg. Med. Chem. Lett.8, 2839.
Favata, M.F., et al. 1998. J. Biol. Chem. 273, 18623.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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