Product Description: 1-Octanol (Octanol), a saturated fatty alcohol, is a T-type calcium channels (T-channels) inhibitor with an IC50 of 4 μM for native T-currents[1]. 1-Octanol is a highly attractive biofuel with diesel-like properties[2].
Applications: Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Formula: C8H18O
References: [1]Joksovic PM, et al. Mechanisms of inhibition of T-type calcium current in the reticular thalamic neurons by 1-octanol: implication of the protein kinase C pathway. Mol Pharmacol. 2010 Jan;77(1):87-94./[2]Akhtar MK, et al. Microbial production of 1-octanol: A naturally excreted biofuel with diesel-like properties. Metab Eng Commun. 2014 Nov 13;2:1-5.
CAS Number: 111-87-5
Molecular Weight: 130.23
Compound Purity: 99.63
Research Area: Metabolic Disease; Neurological Disease
Solubility: DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Target: Calcium Channel;Endogenous Metabolite