Muscimol is a neurotoxic isoxazole obtained by decarboxylation of Ibotenic Acid. Muscimol is a potent agonist of GABA-A receptors and is used mainly as an experimental tool in animal and tissue studies.
MedKoo Cat#: 127880
Name: Muscimol hydrochloride
CAS#: 3579-03-1 (HCl)
Chemical Formula: C4H7ClN2O2
Exact Mass: 150.0196
Molecular Weight: 150.56
Elemental Analysis: C, 31.91; H, 4.69; Cl, 23.55; N, 18.61; O, 21.25
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 150.56 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
