| Bioactivity | Cromakalim is a potassium channel opener. Cromakalim can be used as a bronchodilator in asthma. Cromakalim inhibits the spontaneous tone of human isolated bronchi in a concentration-related manner being nearly as effective as isoprenaline or theophylline[1]. |
| Name | Cromakalim |
| CAS | 94470-67-4 |
| Formula | C16H18N2O3 |
| Molar Mass | 286.33 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |
| Reference | [1]. Cortijo J, et al. The relaxant effects of cromakalim (BRL 34915) on human isolated airway smooth muscle. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 1992;346(4):462-468. |