AG-18 inhibits EGFR with IC50 of 35 μM.
Tyrphostin 23 can be used as a tyrosine kinase inhibitor for studying rat ghrelin-induced MAPK stimulation in GH3 cells. Tyrphostin 23 has also been used to analyze its effects on secretoneurin (SN)-induced chemotaxis of neutrophils。

Specifications

Synonyms

Specifications & Purity

≥98%

Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms

Tyrphostin A23, also known as tyrphostin-23, belongs to a novel class of low molecular weight proteins that inhibit protein tyrosine kinase and block the EGF-dependent autophosphorylation of the receptor. The inhibitors can bind to the EGF receptor kinase

Storage

Store at -20°C

Shipped In

Ice chest + Ice pads

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Note

Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour. Need more advice on solubility, usage and handling? Please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page for more details.

Purity

≥98%

Names and Identifiers

Canonical Smiles	C1=CC(=C(C=C1C=C(C#N)C#N)O)O
IUPAC Name	2-[(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methylidene]propanedinitrile
InChIKey	VTJXFTPMFYAJJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI	1S/C10H6N2O2/c11-5-8(6-12)3-7-1-2-9(13)10(14)4-7/h1-4,13-14H
Isomeric SMILES	C1=CC(=C(C=C1C=C(C#N)C#N)O)O
WGK Germany	3
PubChem CID	2052
Molecular Weight	186.17

Documentation

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

Kingdom Organic compounds
- Superclass Benzenoids
  - Class Phenols
    - Subclass Benzenediols

Kingdom	Organic compounds
Superclass	Benzenoids
Class	Phenols
Subclass	Benzenediols
Intermediate Tree Nodes	Not available
Direct Parent	Catechols
Alternative Parents	1-hydroxy-4-unsubstituted benzenoids 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoids Benzene and substituted derivatives Nitriles Organopnictogen compounds Organooxygen compounds Hydrocarbon derivatives
Molecular Framework	Aromatic homomonocyclic compounds
Substituents	Catechol - 1-hydroxy-4-unsubstituted benzenoid - 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid - Monocyclic benzene moiety - Nitrile - Carbonitrile - Organic nitrogen compound - Organic oxygen compound - Organopnictogen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
Description	This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as catechols. These are compounds containing a 1,2-benzenediol moiety.
External Descriptors	Not available
1. Djoumbou Feunang Y, Eisner R, Knox C, Chepelev L, Hastings J, Owen G, Fahy E, Steinbeck C, Subramanian S, Bolton E, Greiner R, and Wishart DS. ClassyFire: Automated Chemical Classification With A Comprehensive, Computable Taxonomy. Journal of Cheminformatics, 2016, 8:61. DOI: 10.1186/s13321-016-0174-y

3D Structure

Associated Targets(Human)

PDE5A Tclin Phosphodiesterase 5A (5113 Activities)

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EGFR Tclin Epidermal growth factor receptor erbB1 (33727 Activities)

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CA2 Tclin Carbonic anhydrase II (17698 Activities)

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ESR1 Tclin Estrogen receptor alpha (17718 Activities)

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HMGCR Tclin HMG-CoA reductase (2475 Activities)

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NR3C1 Tclin Glucocorticoid receptor (14987 Activities)

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INSR Tclin Insulin receptor (5558 Activities)

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PGR Tclin Progesterone receptor (8562 Activities)

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ADRB2 Tclin Beta-2 adrenergic receptor (11824 Activities)

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CHRM2 Tclin Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2 (10671 Activities)

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ADRB1 Tclin Beta-1 adrenergic receptor (6630 Activities)

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HTR1A Tclin Serotonin 1a (5-HT1a) receptor (14969 Activities)

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ADRA2A Tclin Alpha-2a adrenergic receptor (9450 Activities)

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AR Tclin Androgen Receptor (11781 Activities)

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CHRM1 Tclin Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 (12690 Activities)

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VDR Tclin Vitamin D receptor (26531 Activities)

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CYP19A1 Tclin Cytochrome P450 19A1 (6099 Activities)

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ACE Tclin Angiotensin-converting enzyme (1423 Activities)

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DRD2 Tclin Dopamine D2 receptor (23596 Activities)

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TSHR Tclin Thyroid stimulating hormone receptor (29986 Activities)

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MAOA Tclin Monoamine oxidase A (11911 Activities)

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CNR1 Tclin Cannabinoid CB1 receptor (20913 Activities)

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DRD1 Tclin Dopamine D1 receptor (9720 Activities)

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DRD4 Tchem Dopamine D4 receptor (7907 Activities)

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COMT Tclin Catechol O-methyltransferase (404 Activities)

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ACHE Tclin Acetylcholinesterase (18204 Activities)

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PTGS1 Tclin Cyclooxygenase-1 (9233 Activities)

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SLC6A2 Tclin Norepinephrine transporter (10102 Activities)

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HRH2 Tclin Histamine H2 receptor (5428 Activities)

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ADRA1D Tclin Alpha-1d adrenergic receptor (4171 Activities)

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HTR1B Tclin Serotonin 1b (5-HT1b) receptor (2801 Activities)

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HTR2A Tclin Serotonin 2a (5-HT2a) receptor (14758 Activities)

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HTR2C Tclin Serotonin 2c (5-HT2c) receptor (11471 Activities)

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ADORA1 Tclin Adenosine A1 receptor (17603 Activities)

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CALCR Tclin Calcitonin receptor (2215 Activities)

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SLC6A4 Tclin Serotonin transporter (12625 Activities)

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ADRA1A Tclin Alpha-1a adrenergic receptor (8359 Activities)

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PTGS2 Tclin Cyclooxygenase-2 (13999 Activities)

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HRH1 Tclin Histamine H1 receptor (7573 Activities)

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ADRA1B Tclin Alpha-1b adrenergic receptor (2912 Activities)

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OPRM1 Tclin Mu opioid receptor (19785 Activities)

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DRD3 Tclin Dopamine D3 receptor (14368 Activities)

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AVPR1A Tclin Vasopressin V1a receptor (5412 Activities)

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OPRD1 Tclin Delta opioid receptor (15096 Activities)

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OPRK1 Tclin Kappa opioid receptor (16155 Activities)

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SLC6A3 Tclin Dopamine transporter (10535 Activities)

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PTH1R Tclin Parathyroid hormone receptor (47172 Activities)

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KCNH2 Tclin HERG (29587 Activities)

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HTR4 Tclin Serotonin 4 (5-HT4) receptor (2068 Activities)

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ESR2 Tclin Estrogen receptor beta (9272 Activities)

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Associated Targets(non-human)

Agtr2 Angiotensin II type 2 (AT-2) receptor (803 Activities)

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ampC Beta-lactamase AmpC (62480 Activities)

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Mc4r Melanocortin receptor 4 (1205 Activities)

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Ltc4s Leukotriene C4 synthase (1 Activities)

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Sigmar1 Sigma opioid receptor (160 Activities)

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Npy1r Neuropeptide Y receptor type 1 (8 Activities)

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Cckar Cholecystokinin A receptor (90 Activities)

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Nos2 Nitric oxide synthase, inducible (3573 Activities)

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Mapk1 MAP kinase ERK2 (650 Activities)

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Hdac6 Histone deacetylase 6 (222 Activities)

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Mmp9 Matrix metalloproteinase 9 (38 Activities)

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Iap Intestinal alkaline phosphatase (419 Activities)

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Camk2g CaM kinase II gamma (1 Activities)

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Saccharomyces cerevisiae (19171 Activities)

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Plasmodium falciparum (966862 Activities)

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rep Replicase polyprotein 1ab (378 Activities)

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pfk 6-phospho-1-fructokinase (7870 Activities)

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Txnrd1 Thioredoxin reductase 1, cytoplasmic (45279 Activities)

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TGR Thioredoxin glutathione reductase (28579 Activities)

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Mapt Microtubule-associated protein tau (6 Activities)

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Rorc Nuclear receptor ROR-gamma (89407 Activities)

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fba Putative fructose-1,6-bisphosphate aldolase (15559 Activities)

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Impa1 Inositol monophosphatase 1 (16203 Activities)

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ffp 4'-phosphopantetheinyl transferase ffp (24982 Activities)

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nfo Endonuclease 4 (425 Activities)

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NS1 Nonstructural protein 1 (33327 Activities)

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Glra2 Glycine receptor (1745 Activities)

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Mechanisms of Action

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Lot Number	Certificate Type	Date	Item
D1721074	Certificate of Analysis	May 21, 2026	T129445
F2420020	Certificate of Analysis	Apr 02, 2026	T129445
A2514621	Certificate of Analysis	Apr 23, 2024	T129445

Chemical and Physical Properties

Solubility	DMSO 37 mg/mL Water <1 mg/mL Ethanol 37 mg/mL
Sensitivity	Heat Sensitive
Refractive Index	1.7
Boil Point(°C)	~421.15° C at 760 mmHg
Melt Point(°C)	222 °C(dec.)
Molecular Weight	186.170 g/mol
XLogP3	1.300
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	4
Rotatable Bond Count	1
Exact Mass	186.043 Da
Monoisotopic Mass	186.043 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area	88.000 Å²
Heavy Atom Count	14
Formal Charge	0
Complexity	313.000
Isotope Atom Count	0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count	0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count	0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds	0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	1

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Tyrphostin 23 - ≥98% , CAS No.118409-57-7

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