Tracazolate (ICI 136753) hydrochloride is a potent GABAA receptor modulator. Tracazolate hydrochloride has selectivity for β3 and potentiates α1β1γ2s (EC50=13.2 μM), α1β3γ2 (EC50=1.5 μM). Tracazolate hydrochloride has the potency (EC50) determined by the nature of the third subunit (γ1-3, δ, ε) within the receptor complex. Tracazolate hydrochloride possesses anxiolytic and anticonvulsant activity.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.