Rosiglitazone maleate, PPARγ agonist

Product Details

Formal Name: 5-[[4-[2-(Methyl-2-pyridinylamino)ethoxy]phenyl]methyl]-2,4-thiazolidinedione maleate

Alternate Names: Avandia; BRL49653

Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₁₉N₃O₃S

Formula Weight: 357.43

CAS Number: 155141-29-0

Purity: >98%

Formulation: powder

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO (up to 50 mg/ml).

Storage: RT

Stability: ≥ 2 years.

Applications

PPARγ agonist

Functions

Prototypical TZD antidiabetic agent. Potent and selective PPARγ agonist (Kd=43 nM). Clinically useful antihyperglycemc agent.  Induces a brown fat gene program in subcutaneous white adipose tissue via activation of the PRDM16 protein. Induces differentiation of pluripotent stem cells into adipocytes.

Application Procedures

First dissolved in DMSO (up to 50 mg/ml), then diluted to aqueous buffer. Solutions in DMSO may be stored at -20°C for up to 3 months.

Research use only.

Documents

• Datasheet (PDF)