CAS 4238-71-5: 1-Benzylimidazole

1-Benzylimidazole

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1-Benzylimidazole is a potent inducer of cytochrome P450 enzymes and is used to study the binding constants of drugs in vitro. 1-Benzylimidazole has been shown to increase blood pressure in Sprague-Dawley rats. It binds to the active site of cytochrome P450 enzymes, blocking their activity and inhibiting the metabolism of other drugs. 1-Benzylimidazole also promotes apoptosis in HL60 cells by binding to cytosolic proteins. The binding constant for 1-benzyl imidazole was determined using magnetic resonance spectroscopy and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy on rat liver microsomes.

1-Benzylimidazole acts as an inducer of various cytochrome P-450 isozymes and inhibitor of thromboxane A2 synthase. 1-Benzylimidazole has been used to prepare cyclodextrin-ionic liquid polymer (βCD-BIMOTs-TDI) This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.