Propofol (Diprivan)

• Catalog No.: S2023
• CAS Number: 2078-54-8
• M. F.: C12H18O
• M. W.: 178.27072
• Storage: -20°C

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 2,6-bis(propan-2-yl)phenol
• IUPAC Traditional name: propofol
• Synonyms: Diprivan

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 2078-54-8

PROPERTIES

• Target: GABA transporter
• Salt Data: Free Base
• Storage Condition: -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)

Research Area: Cancer
Biological Activity:
Propofol (Diprivan) is a short-acting, intravenously administered hypnotic agent. Its uses include the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia, sedation for mechanically ventilated adults, and procedural sedation. Propofol (Diprivan) is also commonly used in veterinary medicine. Both through potentiation of GABAA receptor activity, thereby slowing the channel-closing time, and also acting as a sodium channel blocker. [1]References on Propofol (Diprivan)[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propofol, ,

REFERENCES

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propofol