Imiquimod

• CAT Number: A001023
• CAS Number: 99011-02-6
• Molecular Formula: C14H16N4
• Molecular Weight: 240.30
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 99011-02-6; Aldara; Zyclara; 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine; Beselna
• Target: Immunology/Inflammation
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-(2-methylpropyl)imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine
• InChI: 1S/C14H16N4/c1-9(2)7-18-8-16-12-13(18)10-5-3-4-6-11(10)17-14(12)15/h3-6,8-9H,7H2,1-2H3,(H2,15,17)
• InChIKey: DOUYETYNHWVLEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)CN1C=NC2=C1C3=CC=CC=C3N=C2N

Imiquimod is a prescription medication that acts as an immune response modifier. Imiquimod signals to the innate arm of the immune system through the toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7), commonly involved in pathogen recognition. Cells activated by imiquimod via TLR-7 secrete cytokines (primarily interferon-α (INF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)). Imiquimod, when applied to skin, can lead to the activation of Langerhans cells, which subsequently migrate to local lymph nodes to activate the adaptive immune system. Other cell types activated by imiquimod include natural killer cells, macrophages and B-lymphocytes.