MedKoo Cat#: 206435 | Name: Difelikefalin
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WARNING: This product is for research use only, not for human or veterinary use.

Difelikefalin, also known CR-845; MR-13A-9; MR-13A9, is a novel and potent kappa opioid receptor agonist. CR845 exhibit low P450 CYP inhibition and low penetration into the brain. CR845 may be useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of pain and inflammation associated with a variety of diseases and conditions.

Chemical Structure

Difelikefalin
CAS#1024828-77-0 (free base)

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 206435

Name: Difelikefalin

CAS#: 1024828-77-0 (free base)

Chemical Formula: C36H53N7O6

Exact Mass: 679.4057

Molecular Weight: 679.86

Elemental Analysis: C, 63.60; H, 7.86; N, 14.42; O, 14.12

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Related CAS #
1024829-44-4 (acetate) 1024828-77-0 (free base) 2742623-88-5 (TFA) 2711717-77-8 (3HCl) 413256-25-2 (1HCl) 2767426-81-1 (TFA)
Synonym
CR845; CR-845; CR 845; MR-13A-9; MR-13A9; FE202845; FE 202845; FE-202845; Difelikefalin
IUPAC/Chemical Name
1-(D-phenylalanyl-D-phenylalanyl-D-leucyl-D-lysyl)-4-aminopiperidine-4-carboxylic acid
InChi Key
FWMNVWWHGCHHJJ-SKKKGAJSSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C36H53N7O6/c1-24(2)21-29(32(45)40-28(15-9-10-18-37)34(47)43-19-16-36(39,17-20-43)35(48)49)42-33(46)30(23-26-13-7-4-8-14-26)41-31(44)27(38)22-25-11-5-3-6-12-25/h3-8,11-14,24,27-30H,9-10,15-23,37-39H2,1-2H3,(H,40,45)(H,41,44)(H,42,46)(H,48,49)/t27-,28-,29-,30-/m1/s1
SMILES Code
O=C(C1(N)CCN(C([C@@H](CCCCN)NC([C@@H](CC(C)C)NC([C@@H](CC2=CC=CC=C2)NC([C@@H](CC3=CC=CC=C3)N)=O)=O)=O)=O)CC1)O
Appearance
Solid powder
Purity
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO, not in water
Shelf Life
>2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation
This drug may be formulated in DMSO
Stock Solution Storage
0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
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Preparing Stock Solutions

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 679.86 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.

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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
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