Properties
Description
BQCA, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in water and ethanol, interferes with or suppresses the transmission of signals between neurons in the nervous system.
Molecular Formula
C18H15NO4
Solubility
DMSO: 12 mg/mL (38.79 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: insoluble
Applications
BQCA can be studied extensively in laboratory experiments to selectively activate mGluR4 receptors in animal models.