Description: Riluzole hydrochloride (PK 26124 hydrochloride) is an anticonvulsant compound belonging to the family of sodium channel blockers that inhibits GABA uptake.Riluzole hydrochloride is a sodium-glutamate antagonist with anticancer and neuroprotective activity and can be used to study amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and neurological disorders.
CAS Number: 850608-87-6
Formula: C8H6ClF3N2OS
Molecular Weight: 270,66
References: He Y, et al. Neuroprotective agent riluzole potentiates postsynaptic GABA(A) receptor function. Neuropharmacology. 2002 Feb;42(2):199-209.