yingweiwo

Bromantane

Alias: Bromantane; 87913-26-6; Bromantan; bromontan; N1ILS53XWK;
Cat No.:V121024 Purity: ≥98%
Bromantane
Bromantane Chemical Structure CAS No.: 87913-26-6
Product category: Others 16
This product is for research use only, not for human use. We do not sell to patients.
Size Price Stock Qty
25mg
100mg
Other Sizes
Official Supplier of:
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text
Alternate Text

 

  • Business Relationship with 5000+ Clients Globally
  • Major Universities, Research Institutions, Biotech & Pharma
  • Citations by Top Journals: Nature, Cell, Science, etc.
Top Publications Citing lnvivochem Products
Product Description
Bromantane (also known as Ladasten) is a synthetic actoprotector and psychostimulant with an adamantane structure, first synthesized and clinically approved in Russia in the 1980s. It is primarily used to enhance physical and mental endurance, combat asthenia, and treat adjustment disorders. In recent years, Bromantane has emerged as a “cognitive enhancer” for non-medical use in Europe and the US and has entered the surveillance scope of forensic toxicology.
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
The pharmacological action of Bromantane is complex and involves multiple neurotransmitter systems. Its primary action is characterized as dopamine-positive activity: it blocks synaptosomal dopamine uptake at 50 µM and antagonizes the effects of neuroleptics. Furthermore, it inhibits neuronal serotonin uptake (50 µM) and modulates its metabolism, while exhibiting a weaker direct effect on the noradrenergic system (only observed at high concentrations >500 µM). Other studies indicate GABAergic activity, enhancing GABA-ergic mediation.
ln Vitro
Regarding the in vitro activity of Bromantane, existing research primarily focuses on neurotransmitter uptake inhibition assays. Experimental data show that 50 µM Bromantane effectively blocks synaptosomal uptake of dopamine and serotonin in rat brains. Unlike classical stimulants, its inhibitory effect on norepinephrine uptake is relatively weak, only manifesting at high concentrations (exceeding 500 µM), indicating a selective modulation of the monoamine neurotransmitter system.
ln Vivo
In animal studies, Bromantane exhibits significant nootropic and psychostimulant activities. It activates simple and complex behavioral patterns in mice and produces EEG effects typical of psychostimulants. Regarding anti-fatigue effects, its efficacy shows a mathematical correlation with the drug concentration in the brain, suggesting a direct enhancement of work capacity. Notably, at low doses (1-5 mg/kg), it reduces serotonin content in the rat brain but is effective in antagonizing sedation and hypothermia induced by neuroleptics (e.g., chlorpromazine) at 5 mg/kg. Bromantane has also demonstrated positive effects on learning and memory processes in maze and conditioned reflex tests.
Enzyme Assay
For the in vitro mechanistic study of Bromantane, synaptosomal uptake assays are typically used rather than purified enzyme systems. Standard protocol: 1. Prepare rat brain synaptosomes (usually from the striatum or dopamine-rich regions). 2. Incubate synaptosomes with radiolabeled neurotransmitters (e.g., [³H]-dopamine or [¹⁴C]-serotonin) and varying concentrations of Bromantane (typically ranging from 1 µM to 500 µM) in Krebs-Ringer buffer. 3. After a set period (usually 5-10 minutes), terminate the uptake reaction by rapid filtration or centrifugation. 4. Measure the radioactivity trapped inside the synaptosomes to calculate the IC₅₀ value. Data indicate that Bromantane (50 µM) significantly inhibits dopamine and serotonin uptake.
Cell Assay
As a compound primarily acting on the central nervous system, cell-based assays for Bromantane often use neuronal cell lines (e.g., PC12 or SH-SY5Y). Procedure: 1. Seed neuronal cells in culture plates and culture to appropriate density. 2. Expose cells to gradient concentrations of Bromantane (typically 0.1-100 µM) for a defined period (e.g., 24-48 hours). 3. Assess cell viability using MTT or CCK-8 assays to evaluate cytotoxicity. 4. Detect changes in the expression of neurotransmitter-synthesizing enzymes (e.g., tyrosine hydroxylase) or synaptic proteins via Western Blot or immunofluorescence. To study protective effects, cells can be pre-treated with Bromantane before exposure to oxidative stress or neurotoxins.
Animal Protocol
Common animal models for evaluating the activity of Bromantane include rats and mice. A typical protocol involves: 1. Randomly divide experimental animals into treatment and control groups. 2. Administer Bromantane via oral gavage or intraperitoneal injection (effective doses typically range from 1-50 mg/kg; note that the LD50 is extremely high at 8100 mg/kg, indicating a wide safety margin). 3. Conduct behavioral tests 30-60 minutes post-administration. Common tests include: Open Field test (locomotor activity), Forced Swim/Tail Suspension tests (antidepressant-like effects), Maze tests (learning and memory), and Rotarod test (motor coordination and fatigue resistance). 4. Euthanize animals after the experiments and collect brain tissue for bioanalysis to measure neurotransmitter levels or drug concentrations, establishing pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic correlation models.
ADME/Pharmacokinetics
The pharmacokinetics of Bromantane are significantly correlated with its pharmacodynamics. Research indicates that Bromantane rapidly crosses the blood-brain barrier to enter the CNS, and its concentration dynamics in the brain show a mathematical correlation with behavioral effects (e.g., enhanced work capacity) and electrophysiological indices. This correlation reveals the quantitative relationship between “blood/brain drug concentration” and “pharmacological effect intensity,” though the nature of this relationship changes over time post-administration. Bromantane is generally considered a long-acting adaptogen, with anti-fatigue effects potentially persisting even after the drug is cleared from the bloodstream.
Toxicity/Toxicokinetics
The safety profile of Bromantane is characterized by a very high therapeutic index in rodents. The median lethal dose (LD50) in mice (intraperitoneal injection) is as high as 8100 mg/kg, while therapeutic doses can be as low as a few milligrams per kilogram. According to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) from major suppliers, Bromantane is classified as a non-hazardous substance or mixture. However, it is noteworthy that in a 2024 forensic toxicology case in North America, Bromantane was detected alongside novel benzodiazepines (e.g., bromazolam) and methamphetamine. Given its emerging potential for abuse as a new psychoactive substance, the long-term effects of non-medical use on cardiovascular and mental health warrant further monitoring.
References
[1]. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/4660557
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C16H20BRN
Molecular Weight
306.24
Exact Mass
305.0779
Elemental Analysis
C, 62.75; H, 6.58; Br, 26.09; N, 4.57
CAS #
87913-26-6
Appearance
White to off-white solid powder
Density
1.388±0.06 g/cm3
Boiling Point
404.8±28.0 °C
Melting Point
106-108°C
LogP
5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
1
Rotatable Bond Count
2
Heavy Atom Count
18
Complexity
280
SMILES
C1C2CC3CC1CC(C2)C3NC4=CC=C(C=C4)Br
InChi Key
LWJALJDRFBXHKX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C16H20BrN/c17-14-1-3-15(4-2-14)18-16-12-6-10-5-11(8-12)9-13(16)7-10/h1-4,10-13,16,18H,5-9H2
Chemical Name
N-(4-bromophenyl)adamantan-2-amine
Synonyms
Bromantane; 87913-26-6; Bromantan; bromontan; N1ILS53XWK;
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
May dissolve in DMSO (in most cases), if not, try other solvents such as H2O, Ethanol, or DMF with a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples
Solubility (In Vivo)
Note: Listed below are some common formulations that may be used to formulate products with low water solubility (e.g. < 1 mg/mL), you may test these formulations using a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples.

Injection Formulations
(e.g. IP/IV/IM/SC)
Injection Formulation 1: DMSO : Tween 80: Saline = 10 : 5 : 85 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO stock solution 50 μL Tween 80 850 μL Saline)
*Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH ₂ O to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 2: DMSO : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 3: DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL Corn oil)
Example: Take the Injection Formulation 3 (DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90) as an example, if 1 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can take 100 μL 25 mg/mL DMSO stock solution and add to 900 μL corn oil, mix well to obtain a clear or suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
View More

Injection Formulation 4: DMSO : 20% SBE-β-CD in saline = 10 : 90 [i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL (20% SBE-β-CD in saline)]
*Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 5: 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin : Saline = 50 : 50 (i.e. 500 μL 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin 500 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 6: DMSO : PEG300 : castor oil : Saline = 5 : 10 : 20 : 65 (i.e. 50 μL DMSO 100 μLPEG300 200 μL castor oil 650 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 7: Ethanol : Cremophor : Saline = 10: 10 : 80 (i.e. 100 μL Ethanol 100 μL Cremophor 800 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 8: Dissolve in Cremophor/Ethanol (50 : 50), then diluted by Saline
Injection Formulation 9: EtOH : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 900 μL Corn oil)
Injection Formulation 10: EtOH : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)


Oral Formulations
Oral Formulation 1: Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na (carboxymethylcellulose sodium)
Oral Formulation 2: Suspend in 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Example: Take the Oral Formulation 1 (Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na) as an example, if 100 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can first prepare 0.5% CMC Na solution by measuring 0.5 g CMC Na and dissolve it in 100 mL ddH2O to obtain a clear solution; then add 250 mg of the product to 100 mL 0.5% CMC Na solution, to make the suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
View More

Oral Formulation 3: Dissolved in PEG400
Oral Formulation 4: Suspend in 0.2% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 5: Dissolve in 0.25% Tween 80 and 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 6: Mixing with food powders


Note: Please be aware that the above formulations are for reference only. InvivoChem strongly recommends customers to read literature methods/protocols carefully before determining which formulation you should use for in vivo studies, as different compounds have different solubility properties and have to be formulated differently.

 (Please use freshly prepared in vivo formulations for optimal results.)
Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.2654 mL 16.3271 mL 32.6541 mL
5 mM 0.6531 mL 3.2654 mL 6.5308 mL
10 mM 0.3265 mL 1.6327 mL 3.2654 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.

Calculator

Molarity Calculator allows you to calculate the mass, volume, and/or concentration required for a solution, as detailed below:

  • Calculate the Mass of a compound required to prepare a solution of known volume and concentration
  • Calculate the Volume of solution required to dissolve a compound of known mass to a desired concentration
  • Calculate the Concentration of a solution resulting from a known mass of compound in a specific volume
An example of molarity calculation using the molarity calculator is shown below:
What is the mass of compound required to make a 10 mM stock solution in 5 ml of DMSO given that the molecular weight of the compound is 350.26 g/mol?
  • Enter 350.26 in the Molecular Weight (MW) box
  • Enter 10 in the Concentration box and choose the correct unit (mM)
  • Enter 5 in the Volume box and choose the correct unit (mL)
  • Click the “Calculate” button
  • The answer of 17.513 mg appears in the Mass box. In a similar way, you may calculate the volume and concentration.

Dilution Calculator allows you to calculate how to dilute a stock solution of known concentrations. For example, you may Enter C1, C2 & V2 to calculate V1, as detailed below:

What volume of a given 10 mM stock solution is required to make 25 ml of a 25 μM solution?
Using the equation C1V1 = C2V2, where C1=10 mM, C2=25 μM, V2=25 ml and V1 is the unknown:
  • Enter 10 into the Concentration (Start) box and choose the correct unit (mM)
  • Enter 25 into the Concentration (End) box and select the correct unit (mM)
  • Enter 25 into the Volume (End) box and choose the correct unit (mL)
  • Click the “Calculate” button
  • The answer of 62.5 μL (0.1 ml) appears in the Volume (Start) box
g/mol

Molecular Weight Calculator allows you to calculate the molar mass and elemental composition of a compound, as detailed below:

Note: Chemical formula is case sensitive: C12H18N3O4  c12h18n3o4
Instructions to calculate molar mass (molecular weight) of a chemical compound:
  • To calculate molar mass of a chemical compound, please enter the chemical/molecular formula and click the “Calculate’ button.
Definitions of molecular mass, molecular weight, molar mass and molar weight:
  • Molecular mass (or molecular weight) is the mass of one molecule of a substance and is expressed in the unified atomic mass units (u). (1 u is equal to 1/12 the mass of one atom of carbon-12)
  • Molar mass (molar weight) is the mass of one mole of a substance and is expressed in g/mol.
/

Reconstitution Calculator allows you to calculate the volume of solvent required to reconstitute your vial.

  • Enter the mass of the reagent and the desired reconstitution concentration as well as the correct units
  • Click the “Calculate” button
  • The answer appears in the Volume (to add to vial) box
In vivo Formulation Calculator (Clear solution)
Step 1: Enter information below (Recommended: An additional animal to make allowance for loss during the experiment)
Step 2: Enter in vivo formulation (This is only a calculator, not the exact formulation for a specific product. Please contact us first if there is no in vivo formulation in the solubility section.)
+
+
+

Calculation results

Working concentration mg/mL;

Method for preparing DMSO stock solution mg drug pre-dissolved in μL DMSO (stock solution concentration mg/mL). Please contact us first if the concentration exceeds the DMSO solubility of the batch of drug.

Method for preparing in vivo formulation:Take μL DMSO stock solution, next add μL PEG300, mix and clarify, next addμL Tween 80, mix and clarify, next add μL ddH2O,mix and clarify.

(1) Please be sure that the solution is clear before the addition of next solvent. Dissolution methods like vortex, ultrasound or warming and heat may be used to aid dissolving.
             (2) Be sure to add the solvent(s) in order.

Contact Us