SB 242084 monohydrochloride is a selective, competitive and high affinity (pKi=9.0) 5-HT2C receptor antagonist (can penetrate the blood-brain barrier). SB 242084 monohydrochloride can increase the basal activity of dopaminergic neurons in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) of the midbrain and the release of dopamine in the nucleus accumbens. SB 242084 monohydrochloride can also increase mitochondrial gene expression and oxidative metabolism through 5-HT2A receptors. SB 242084 has good research potential in the negative symptoms of anxiety, depression and schizophrenia and acute organ damage.

Physicochemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C21H20CL2N4O2
Molecular Weight	431.32
CAS #	1260505-34-7
Appearance	Typically exists as solids at room temperature
SMILES	CC1=CC2=C(C=C1Cl)N(CC2)C(=O)NC3=CN=C(C=C3)OC4=C(N=CC=C4)C.Cl
HS Tariff Code	2934.99.9001
Storage	Powder-20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month
Shipping Condition	Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)

Biological Activity

ln Vitro	SB 242084 monohydrochloride (100 nM; 45 min) antagonizes the increased 5-HT hydrolysis by phosphatidylinositol stimulated by human 5-HT2C receptors in SH-SY5Y cells[1]. SB 242084 monohydrochloride (1-100 Nm; 24 h) increases RPTC respiration and PGC-1α mRNA expression in RPTCs[2].
ln Vivo	SB 242084 monohydrochloride (0.1-1 mg/kg; i.p.; single dose; 20 min pretest) improves rat behavior in social interaction tests [1]. SB 242084 monohydrochloride (5 mg/kg; intraperitoneal injection; single; 20 min pre-test) improves mCPP-induced hypophagia in rats [1]. SB 242084 monohydrochloride (5, 10 mg/kg; i.p.; single) increases basal dialysate dopamine (DA) and dihydroxyphenylacetic acid (DOPAC) levels in the nucleus accumbens of rats [3]. SB 242084 monohydrochloride (160-640 μg/kg; IV; single dose) dose-dependently significantly increases the basal firing rate of dopaminergic neurons in the VTA (ventral tegmental area) and increases burst activity in the same region in vivo [3].
References	[1]. Kennett GA, et al. SB 242084, a selective and brain penetrant 5-HT2C receptor antagonist. Neuropharmacology. 1997 Apr-May;36(4-5):609-20. [2]. 5-HT2 Receptor Regulation of Mitochondrial Genes: Unexpected Pharmacological Effects of Agonists and Antagonists. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2016 Apr;357(1):1-9.

Solubility Data

Solubility (In Vitro)

May dissolve in DMSO (in most cases), if not, try other solvents such as H2O, Ethanol, or DMF with a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples

Solubility (In Vivo)

Note: Listed below are some common formulations that may be used to formulate products with low water solubility (e.g. < 1 mg/mL), you may test these formulations using a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples. Injection Formulations (e.g. IP/IV/IM/SC) Injection Formulation 1: DMSO : Tween 80： Saline = 10 : 5 : 85 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO stock solution → 50 μL Tween 80 → 850 μL Saline) *Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH ₂ O to obtain a clear solution. Injection Formulation 2: DMSO : PEG300 ：Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO → 400 μLPEG300 → 50 μL Tween 80 → 450 μL Saline) Injection Formulation 3: DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO → 900 μL Corn oil) Example: Take the Injection Formulation 3 (DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90) as an example, if 1 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can take 100 μL 25 mg/mL DMSO stock solution and add to 900 μL corn oil, mix well to obtain a clear or suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals). Injection Formulation 4: DMSO : 20% SBE-β-CD in saline = 10 : 90 [i.e. 100 μL DMSO → 900 μL (20% SBE-β-CD in saline)] *Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C，1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution. Injection Formulation 5: 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin : Saline = 50 : 50 (i.e. 500 μL 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin → 500 μL Saline) Injection Formulation 6: DMSO : PEG300 : castor oil : Saline = 5 : 10 : 20 : 65 (i.e. 50 μL DMSO → 100 μLPEG300 → 200 μL castor oil → 650 μL Saline) Injection Formulation 7: Ethanol : Cremophor : Saline = 10： 10 : 80 (i.e. 100 μL Ethanol → 100 μL Cremophor → 800 μL Saline) Injection Formulation 8: Dissolve in Cremophor/Ethanol (50 : 50), then diluted by Saline Injection Formulation 9: EtOH : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH → 900 μL Corn oil) Injection Formulation 10: EtOH : PEG300：Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH → 400 μLPEG300 → 50 μL Tween 80 → 450 μL Saline) Oral Formulations Oral Formulation 1: Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na (carboxymethylcellulose sodium) Oral Formulation 2: Suspend in 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose Example: Take the Oral Formulation 1 (Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na) as an example, if 100 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can first prepare 0.5% CMC Na solution by measuring 0.5 g CMC Na and dissolve it in 100 mL ddH2O to obtain a clear solution; then add 250 mg of the product to 100 mL 0.5% CMC Na solution, to make the suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals). Oral Formulation 3: Dissolved in PEG400 Oral Formulation 4: Suspend in 0.2% Carboxymethyl cellulose Oral Formulation 5: Dissolve in 0.25% Tween 80 and 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose Oral Formulation 6: Mixing with food powders Note: Please be aware that the above formulations are for reference only. InvivoChem strongly recommends customers to read literature methods/protocols carefully before determining which formulation you should use for in vivo studies, as different compounds have different solubility properties and have to be formulated differently.  (Please use freshly prepared in vivo formulations for optimal results.)

Preparing Stock Solutions		1 mg	5 mg	10 mg
	1 mM	2.3185 mL	11.5923 mL	23.1846 mL
	5 mM	0.4637 mL	2.3185 mL	4.6369 mL
	10 mM	0.2318 mL	1.1592 mL	2.3185 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.