BATRACHOTOXIN

• CAT Number: T000075
• CAS Number: 23509-16-2
• Molecular Formula: C31H42N2O6
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Batrachotoxinin A, 20-(2,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxylate)
• Solubility: In ethanol, methanol and DMSO
• Storage: Stable at room temperature, store preferably at 4°Cdissolve in ethanol or methanol

BATRACHOTOXIN(CAT: T000075) is the strongest sodium channel activator found so far. BTX is commonly used as a research tool to study the function of sodium channels and other toxins as well as the effects of various drugs, including anesthetics, analgesics, antiarrhythmic drugs, anticonvulsants, and antidepressants. This product is used for medical research and development and other scientific purposes.

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