| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | (3R,4aR,5S,6S,6aS,10S,10aR,10bS)-6,10,10b-Trihydroxy-3,4a,7,7,10a-pentamethyl-1-oxo-3-vinyldodecahydro-1H-benzo[f]chromen-5-yl acetate |
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| Form | White Solid |
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| Solubility | Soluble to 100 mM in DMSO, and to 10 mM in ethanol |
| Source | Synthetic |
| Storage |
Forskolin is a diterpene that activates adenylate cyclase, leading to increased intracellular cAMP levels. In neurodegenerative disease research, forskolin is widely used to modulate synaptic plasticity, memory formation, and neuroprotection. Its role in enhancing cAMP signaling makes it a key compound in studies of learning, long-term potentiation, and neuropsychiatric disorders.
Classification: Caution: Substance not yet fully tested.
Safety Phrases:
- S22 - Do not breathe dust
- S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes
- S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
Hazard Phrases:
H312
Precautionary Phrases:
P280
Forskolin (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SIH-208)
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