A topical antiseptic and analgesic agent
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Amylmetacresol

Item No. 40290

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Technical Information
Formal Name
5-methyl-2-pentyl-phenol
CAS Number
1300-94-3
Synonyms
  • AMC
  • 6-n-Amyl-m-cresol
Molecular Formula
C12H18O
Formula Weight
178.3
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A neat liquid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMSO: Soluble: ≥10 mg/mlEthanol: Soluble: ≥10 mg/ml
SMILES
OC1=CC(C)=CC=C1CCCCC
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C12H18O/c1-3-4-5-6-11-8-7-10(2)9-12(11)13/h7-9,13H,3-6H2,1-2H3
InChi Key
CKGWFZQGEQJZIL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Amylmetacresol is a topical antiseptic and analgesic agent.1 It inhibits depolarization-induced whole-cell sodium currents in HEK293 cells expressing human voltage-gated sodium channel 1.2 (Nav1.2; EC50 = 56.3 µM). Formulations containing amylmetacresol have been used in oral lozenges for the treatment of pharyngitis.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Buchholz, V., Leuwer, M., Ahrens, J., et al. Topical antiseptics for the treatment of sore throat block voltage-gated neuronal sodium channels in a local anaesthetic-like manner. Naunyn. Schmiedebergs. Arch. Pharmacol. 380(2), 161-168 (2009).