Isosafrole, a stiripentol analog, is a potent LDH inhibitor. Stiripentol is a new-generation antiepileptic drug, and its chemical structure is unrelated to other antiepileptic drugs. Seizures and epileptiform activity are reduced by inhibition of the metabolic pathway via lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), which is a component of the astrocyte-neuron lactate shuttle. Isosafrole is a substructure of stiripentol that lacks the hydroxyl group and tertiary-butyl group of stiripentol. Isosafrole strongly inhibited the pyruvate-to-lactate conversion by both LDH1 and LDH5, suggesting that it inhibits lactate production itself. Isosafrole (200 to 300 mg/kg ip) strongly suppressed spontaneous high-voltage spikes and paroxysmal discharges in the kainate model in vivo. Isosafrole suppresses seizures in vivo. Going by the lactate reduction by ketogenic diets, LDH inhibitors for the pyruvate-to-lactate conversion, such as isosafrole, would be more effective for antiepileptic actions.

Product information

CAS Number: 120-58-1

Molecular Weight: 162.19

Formula: C10H10O2

Chemical Name: 5-[(1E)-prop-1-en-1-yl]-2H-1,3-benzodioxole

Smiles: C/C=C/C1C=C2OCOC2=CC=1

InChiKey: VHVOLFRBFDOUSH-NSCUHMNNSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C10H10O2/c1-2-3-8-4-5-9-10(6-8)12-7-11-9/h2-6H,7H2,1H3/b3-2+

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

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