Coelenterazine

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Coelenterazine Structure
Coelenterazine structure
Common Name Coelenterazine
CAS Number 55779-48-1 Molecular Weight 423.463
Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 641.4±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C26H21N3O3 Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 341.7±34.3 °C

 Use of Coelenterazine


Coelenterazine is widely distributed among marine organisms which can produce bioluminescence by calcium-dependent oxidation mediated by the photoprotein aequorin.

Summary: Oplophorus luciferin, also known as Coelenterazine, has a CAS number of 55779-48-1, with a molecular formula of C26H21N3O3 and a molecular weight of 423.463. It is a solid, yellow in appearance, with a boiling point of 641.4±65.0 °C and a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name Oplophorus luciferin
Synonym More Synonyms

 Coelenterazine Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Coelenterazine is widely distributed among marine organisms which can produce bioluminescence by calcium-dependent oxidation mediated by the photoprotein aequorin.
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In Vitro On addition of Coelenterazine to the buffer, intact KB 3-1 Rluc cells show high bioluminescence, whereas intact KB 8-5-11 Rluc cells show low bioluminescence. A specific Pgp-mediated reduction in steady-state content of Coelenterazine exists in KB 8-5-11 Rluc cells compare to KB 3-1 Rluc cells. Bioluminescence signals from KB 3-1 Rluc cells, both in the absence and presence of GF120918 (300 nM), are readily detected with as little as 1 nM extracellular Coelenterazine and increase in a concentration-dependent manner to 1 μM extracellular Coelenterazine. In Pgp-expressing cells, there is evidence for a GF120918-reversible concentration-dependent saturation of bioluminescence with an EC50 of 257 nM Coelenterazine. The plateau in bioluminescence signal observed in KB 8-5-11 Rluc cells implies hat the capacity of Pgp to limit delivery of Coelenterazine to cytosolic Rluc is not exceeded within the concentration range test[1].
In Vivo At baseline, KB 3-1 Rluc tumors show a 4-fold higher bioluminescence signal in vivo than KB 8-5-11 Rluc tumors. Normalized bioluminescence signals arise from KB 3-1 Rluc tumors, signals emits from KB 8-5-11 Rluc tumors in vivo are consistently reduced by ≈75%[1] .
Cell Assay Cells are plated at a density of 5×104 cells per well into 24-well plates and grown to 80-100% confluency. Just before imaging, media are changed to a colorless solution containing (in mM): 2.7 KCl, 139 NaCl, 8.1 Na2HPO4, 0.7 H2O, 1.5 KH2PO4, 1.8 CaCl2, 1 MgCl2 and 5.5 d-glucose. Cells are preincubated for 15 min in the absence or presence of Pgp modulator, after which Coelenterazine (final concentration of 470 nM) is added directly to the cells[1].
Animal Admin Mice are anesthetized with metofane or isoflurane before tail vein injection of Coelenterazine (4 μg/g) formulated from an ethanol stock diluted in sodium phosphate buffer (50 mM). Bioluminescence imaging is performed on the in vivo imaging system at 2, 6, 8, and 11 min after injection. Anesthesia is maintained during imaging by nose cone delivery of 2.5% isoflurane. After imaging, animals are killed by cervical dislocation; tumors are then harvested and weighed[1].
References

[1]. Andrea Pichler, et al. Imaging reversal of multidrug resistance in living mice with bioluminescence: MDR1 P-glycoprotein transports coelenterazine. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2004 Feb 10; 101(6): 1702–1707.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 641.4±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C26H21N3O3
Molecular Weight 423.463
Flash Point 341.7±34.3 °C
Exact Mass 423.158295
PSA 90.62000
LogP 3.87
Appearance of Characters solid | yellow
Vapour Pressure 0.0±2.0 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.689
InChIKey LNCOEGVEEQDKGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC2=NC(=CN3C2=NC(=C3O)CC4=CC=C(C=C4)O)C5=CC=C(C=C5)O
Storage condition −20°C
Water Solubility methanol and ethanol: soluble

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

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Hazard Statements H413
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Phrases 36/37/38
Safety Phrases S26-S36
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Articles44

More Articles

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A Novel Mutation in Isoform 3 of the Plasma Membrane Ca2+ Pump Impairs Cellular Ca2+ Homeostasis in a Patient with Cerebellar Ataxia and Laminin Subunit 1α Mutations.

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The particular importance of Ca(2+) signaling to neurons demands its precise regulation within their cytoplasm. Isoform 3 of the plasma membrane Ca(2+) ATPase (the PMCA3 pump), which is highly express...

 CoelenterazineBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Induction of singlet oxygen production in methanol assessed as ABDA florescence quenc...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL4409061
Name: Krel expressed as Ki with respect to Ktrolox
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL846488
Name: Cytotoxicity against human PC3 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability at 0.1 t...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: PC-3
External Id: CHEMBL4409066
Name: Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability at 0.1 ...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: MCF7
External Id: CHEMBL4409067
Name: Reaction rate constant of the compound
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL884968
Name: Induction of singlet production in acetate buffer using chemiluminescent substrate by...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL4409057
Name: Induction of singlet production in methanol in presence of potassium superoxide using...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL4409059
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Coelenterazine, native
2-(4-Hydroxybenzyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-8-benzyl-3,7-dihydroimidazo(1,2-a)pyrazin-3-one
Coelenterazine
MFCD00467176
8-Benzyl-2-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-3(7H)-one

 Coelenterazine | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: How is the water solubility of Oplophorus luciferin?
A: Water solubility of Oplophorus luciferin: methanol and ethanol: soluble.
Q: What are the uses of Oplophorus luciferin?
A: Main uses of Oplophorus luciferin: Coelenterazine is widely distributed among marine organisms which can produce bioluminescence by calcium-dependent oxidation mediated by the photoprotein aequorin.
Q: What is the boiling point of Oplophorus luciferin?
A: Boiling point of Oplophorus luciferin is 641.4±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the InChIKey of Oplophorus luciferin?
A: InChIKey of Oplophorus luciferin is LNCOEGVEEQDKGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the English name of Oplophorus luciferin?
A: The English name of Oplophorus luciferin is Oplophorus luciferin.
Q: What is the CAS number of Oplophorus luciferin?
A: CAS number of Oplophorus luciferin is 55779-48-1.
Q: What is the physical appearance of Oplophorus luciferin?
A: Oplophorus luciferin appears as solid | yellow.
Q: What English synonyms does Oplophorus luciferin have?
A: English synonyms of Oplophorus luciferin: Coelenterazine, native, 2-(4-Hydroxybenzyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-8-benzyl-3,7-dihydroimidazo(1,2-a)pyrazin-3-one, Coelenterazine, MFCD00467176, 8-Benzyl-2-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-3(7H)-one.
Q: What are the downstream products of Oplophorus luciferin?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of Oplophorus luciferin: 50611-86-4.
Q: What is the molecular weight of Oplophorus luciferin?
A: Molecular weight of Oplophorus luciferin is 423.463.

 Coelenterazinefactory

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