A selective, non-peptide antagonist of corticotropin releasing factor receptors (CRF1). It blocks CRF-induced adenylate cyclase activation and attenuates activation of the HPA axis by CRF. It displayed anxiolytic-like activity in the rat elevated plus-maze test; brain penetrant.
Form:
Pale Yellow Solid
Melting Point:
167-169 degrees C
Solubility:
DMSO, Methanol
Pfizer Compound
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