MPEP - Moligand™, ≥98% , Allosteric modulator of mGlu 4 receptor;Allosteric modulator of mGlu 5 receptor, CAS No.96206-92-7, Allosteric modulator of mGlu 4 receptor;Allosteric modulator of mGlu 5 receptor

CAS: 96206-92-7 Cat. No.: M127959 Molecular Weight: 193.24
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GRADE & PURITY Moligand™ ? Moligand™ — Aladdin's line of ligands and bioactive small molecules. Use for receptor, pathway, and binding studies needing defined small-molecule tools. ≥98%
Synonyms
NCGC00025044-01 | NCGC00025044-02 | Pyridine, 6-methyl-2-(phenylethynyl)- | 2-Picoline, 6-phenylethynyl- | NCGC00015682-04 | SMR004702989 | MLS006011229 | 7VC0YVI27Y | 2-methyl-6-(2-phenylethynyl)pyridine | Lopac0_000738 | SCHEMBL103061 | AM81262 | Tocris
Storage
Store at -20°C,Argon charged
Shipped In
Ice chest + Ice pads
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10mg
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M127959-250mg
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M127959-1g
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Why this grade

Moligand™, ≥98% Moligand™ for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Storage & shipping

Store at -20°C,Argon charged Ships Ice chest + Ice pads Check lot-specific COA for exact specifications.

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 0 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

MPEP is a selective mGlu5 receptor antagonist with IC50 of 36 nM, exhibits no appreciable activity at mGlu1b/2/3/4a/7b/8a/6 receptors.

Specifications

Synonyms
NCGC00025044-01 | NCGC00025044-02 | Pyridine, 6-methyl-2-(phenylethynyl)- | 2-Picoline, 6-phenylethynyl- | NCGC00015682-04 | SMR004702989 | MLS006011229 | 7VC0YVI27Y | 2-methyl-6-(2-phenylethynyl)pyridine | Lopac0_000738 | SCHEMBL103061 | AM81262 | Tocris
Specifications & Purity
Moligand™, ≥98%
Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms
MPEP is a potent and highly selective non-competitive antagonist at the mGlu5 receptor subtype (IC50 = 36 nM) and a positive allosteric modulator at mGlu4 receptors. Centrally active following systemic administration in vivo. Reverses mechanical hyperalge
Storage
Store at -20°C, Argon charged
Shipped In
Ice chest + Ice pads
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Grade
Moligand™
Action Type
ALLOSTERIC MODULATOR
Mechanism of action
Allosteric modulator of mGlu 4 receptor;Allosteric modulator of mGlu 5 receptor
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
Pubchem Sid488194193
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488194193
Canonical SmilesCC1=NC(=CC=C1)C#CC2=CC=CC=C2
IUPAC Name2-methyl-6-(2-phenylethynyl)pyridine
InChIKeyNEWKHUASLBMWRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C14H11N/c1-12-6-5-9-14(15-12)11-10-13-7-3-2-4-8-13/h2-9H,1H3
Isomeric SMILES CC1=NC(=CC=C1)C#CC2=CC=CC=C2
Molecular Weight 193.24
Reaxy-Rn 140513
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=140513&ln=

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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📊 Datasheet

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🔬 Specification Sheet

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

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KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassPyridines and derivatives
SubclassMethylpyridines
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentMethylpyridines
Alternative Parents Benzene and substituted derivatives  Heteroaromatic compounds  Azacyclic compounds  Organopnictogen compounds  Organonitrogen compounds  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteromonocyclic compounds
Substituents Methylpyridine - Benzenoid - Monocyclic benzene moiety - Heteroaromatic compound - Azacycle - Organic nitrogen compound - Organopnictogen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organonitrogen compound - Aromatic heteromonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as methylpyridines. These are organic compounds containing a pyridine ring substituted at one or more positions by a methyl group.
External Descriptors methylpyridines - acetylenic compound
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
CYP1A2 Tchem Cytochrome P450 1A2 (1 Activities)
Activity TypeActivity Value -log(M)Mechanism of ActionActivity ReferencePublications (PubMed IDs)
GRM1 Tchem Metabotropic glutamate receptor 1 (1 Activities)
Activity TypeActivity Value -log(M)Mechanism of ActionActivity ReferencePublications (PubMed IDs)
GRM4 Tchem Metabotropic glutamate receptor 4 (0 Activities)
Activity TypeActivity Value -log(M)Mechanism of ActionActivity ReferencePublications (PubMed IDs)
GRM5 Tchem Metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (29 Activities)
Activity TypeActivity Value -log(M)Mechanism of ActionActivity ReferencePublications (PubMed IDs)
ADRB2 Tclin Beta-2 adrenergic receptor (11824 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CHRM1 Tclin Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 (12690 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
MAOA Tclin Monoamine oxidase A (11911 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
GRIN2B Tclin Glutamate [NMDA] receptor subunit epsilon 2 (467 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
GRM3 Tchem Metabotropic glutamate receptor 3 (732 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
GRM4 Tchem Metabotropic glutamate receptor 4 (2320 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
GRM6 Tchem Metabotropic glutamate receptor 6 (361 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ALDH1A1 Tchem Aldehyde dehydrogenase 1A1 (77053 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
GRM1 Tchem Metabotropic glutamate receptor 1 (2309 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
GRM5 Tchem Metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (5733 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CYP2D6 Tclin Cytochrome P450 2D6 (33882 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ALOX15 Tchem Arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase (7108 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CYP1A2 Tchem Cytochrome P450 1A2 (26471 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PIN1 Tchem Peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase NIMA-interacting 1 (36611 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CYP2C9 Tchem Cytochrome P450 2C9 (32119 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CYP2C19 Tchem Cytochrome P450 2C19 (29246 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CYP3A4 Tclin Cytochrome P450 3A4 (53859 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
TP53 Tchem Cellular tumor antigen p53 (48468 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HEK293 (82097 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HepG2 (196354 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
POLI Tchem DNA polymerase iota (116820 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Liver (3974 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
EHMT2 Tchem Histone-lysine N-methyltransferase, H3 lysine-9 specific 3 (93046 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
TDP1 Tchem Tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (345557 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
KDM4E Tchem Lysine-specific demethylase 4D-like (40243 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
SMN1 Tchem Survival motor neuron protein (34246 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HPGD Tchem 15-hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase [NAD+] (24926 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
THPO Tbio Thrombopoietin (834 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
NPC1 Tchem Niemann-Pick C1 protein (18985 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
RAB9A Tbio Ras-related protein Rab-9A (22488 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CBX1 Tbio Chromobox protein homolog 1 (92434 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ATAD5 Tbio ATPase family AAA domain-containing protein 5 (122566 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HSPA5 Tchem 78 kDa glucose-regulated protein (3319 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ATXN2 Tbio Ataxin-2 (54410 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
MEN1 Tchem Menin/Histone-lysine N-methyltransferase MLL (48157 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Associated Targets(non-human)
Grm2 Metabotropic glutamate receptor 2 (1326 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Grm8 Metabotropic glutamate receptor 8 (169 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Hdac6 Histone deacetylase 6 (222 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Pkm Pyruvate kinase isozymes M1/M2 (66 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Grm7 Metabotropic glutamate receptor 7 (580 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mus musculus (284745 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Rattus norvegicus (775804 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Luciferase (58 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Luciferin 4-monooxygenase (66902 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
rep Replicase polyprotein 1ab (378 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PYK Pyruvate kinase (6726 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
pfk 6-phospho-1-fructokinase (7870 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Txnrd1 Thioredoxin reductase 1, cytoplasmic (45279 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Drosophila (190 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Plasma (328 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Nfe2l2 Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (214 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Rorc Nuclear receptor ROR-gamma (89407 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ffp 4'-phosphopantetheinyl transferase ffp (24982 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Phosphoglycerate kinase, glycosomal (2184 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PGAM 2,3-bisphosphoglycerate-independent phosphoglycerate mutase (46 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mechanisms of Action
Certificates(CoA,COO,BSE/TSE and Analysis Chart)
C of A & Other Certificates(BSE/TSE, COO):
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11 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
E1716013Certificate of AnalysisJun 15, 2026 M127959
E2310564Certificate of AnalysisFeb 07, 2025 M127959
E2310565Certificate of AnalysisFeb 07, 2025 M127959
E2310566Certificate of AnalysisFeb 07, 2025 M127959
E2310569Certificate of AnalysisFeb 07, 2025 M127959
E2310570Certificate of AnalysisFeb 07, 2025 M127959
E2310571Certificate of AnalysisFeb 07, 2025 M127959
E2310572Certificate of AnalysisFeb 07, 2025 M127959
E2310575Certificate of AnalysisFeb 07, 2025 M127959
L2115266Certificate of AnalysisSep 19, 2023 M127959
L2115279Certificate of AnalysisSep 19, 2023 M127959

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Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilityDMSO 39 mg/mL Water <1 mg/mL Ethanol 39 mg/mL
SensitivityAir sensitive;Heat sensitive
Melt Point(°C)47 °C
Molecular Weight193.240 g/mol
XLogP33.300
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count1
Rotatable Bond Count2
Exact Mass193.089 Da
Monoisotopic Mass193.089 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area12.900 Ų
Heavy Atom Count15
Formal Charge0
Complexity251.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Solution Calculators
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