Description

Calcium Ionophore Vi CAS NO 171979-66-1 is a highly selective calcium ionophore widely used in biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. This compound is essential for modulating intracellular calcium levels, a critical parameter in numerous cellular signaling pathways. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of cell biology, neuroscience, and drug discovery for studying calcium-dependent processes and developing novel therapeutics.

Application

• Intracellular Calcium Modulation: Used as a research tool to artificially elevate cytosolic calcium concentrations in cell culture studies.
• Signal Transduction Research: Facilitates the study of calcium-mediated signaling cascades in neurons, muscle cells, and immune cells.
• Pharmaceutical Screening: Employed in high-throughput screening assays to identify compounds that interact with calcium channels or affect calcium homeostasis.
• Neuroscience Studies: Applied in research on synaptic plasticity, neurotransmitter release, and neuronal excitability.
• Cardiovascular Research: Used to investigate calcium's role in cardiac muscle contraction and vascular tone regulation.
• Apoptosis & Cell Death Studies: A key reagent for inducing and studying calcium-dependent pathways of programmed cell death.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Ionophore Vi
CAS No.	171979-66-1
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Calcium Ionophore VI; Calcium Ionophore A23187 derivative; Calcimycin analog; Antibiotic A23187 congener; Ionophore Vi; Ca2+ Ionophore Vi; Calcium Ionophore (VI); Research Compound 171979-66-1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Calcium Ionophore Vi is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive research applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.