Properties
Description
MK-8245, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in water and ethanol, is an effective metabolism inhibitor, that has the ability to prevent the pathway of cell metabolism by inhibiting stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD). The molecular weight of the compound is 467.3, and its molecular formula is C17H16BrFN6O4. It targets the SCD1 (human), SCD1 (mouse) and SCD1 (rat).
Molecular Formula
C17H16BrFN6O4
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 89 mg/mL (190.47 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: insoluble; In vivo: 1% CMC + 0.5% Tween-80, 28 mg/mL
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
MK-8245 can be studied extensively for its potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, aiming to reduce amyloid plaque formation.