3-Methyladenine
CAS Number5142-23-4
FormulaC6H7N5
Mol. Weight149.15 g/mol
3-Methyladenine
What is 3-Methyladenine?
3-Methyladenine is a chemical compound with CAS number 5142-23-4 and molecular formula C6H7N5. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
3-Methyladenine (3-MA) is used to inhibit and study the mechanism of autophagy (lysosomal self-degradation) and apoptosis under various conditions. 3-MA inhibits autophagy by blocking autophagosome formation via the inhibition of type III Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinases (PI-3K). For use as an autophagy inhibitor, 3-MA is typically used at a concentration of 5 mM.
Specifications
Molecular Weight
149.15 g/mol