| Field | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mfr No | |
| Activity | |
| Alternative Names | BI99179 |
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| Molecular Weight | |
| Product Type | |
| Signaling Pathway | |
| SMILES | |
| Target |
Compound Overview
BI 99179 (CAS 1291779-76-4) is a research-grade small molecule supplied by TargetMol.
Alternative names: BI99179
Physical Properties
| CAS Number | 1291779-76-4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C23H25N3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 391.46 g/mol |
| SMILES | N(C(=O)(CH)1C(CH)(NC(CC)=O)CC1)(C)C2=CC=C(C3=NC=4C(O3)=CC=CC4)C=C2 |
| Form | Solid |
| Shipping | Room Temperature (RT) |
Biological Activity
BI99179 is a potent and selective type I fatty acid synthase (FAS) inhibitor with an IC50 of 79 nM and it exhibits significant exposure (both peripheral and central) upon oral administration in rats(1).
Target(s): Fatty Acid Synthase
Signaling pathway(s): Metabolism
Safety & Regulatory
For Research Use Only (RUO). Not for therapeutic, diagnostic, or clinical use. Wear appropriate PPE and consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) prior to handling.
Yes — TargetMol inhibitors can be used in cell-based and in vitro experiments. Prepare a DMSO stock, then dilute into cell culture medium to the desired working concentration, keeping DMSO ≤ 0.1% (v/v) to avoid solvent toxicity. Note that not all compounds have published data for every cell line or assay system; in such cases, perform a dose-response experiment with appropriate positive and vehicle controls to validate efficacy in your specific model.
The structure of compounds is confirmed through HNMR and purity is verified through HPLC or LCMS, with most compounds having a purity of over 98%. Each batch comes with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and testing reports are also displayed on our official website.
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