Basic Info

Common NameIsobutane(F04829)
2D Structure
Description

Isobutane is a hydrocarbon and one of two isomers of butane. Butanes are highly flammable, colorless, odorless, easily liquefied gases. They are components of gasoline and can also be used as refrigerants and propellants in aerosol sprays. Butane gas is sold bottled as a fuel for cooking and camping and is also found in cigarette lighters. Butane is a simple asphyxiant and commonly used substance of abuse that is responsible for a large number of "solvent related" deaths. (L1283, L1284)

FRCD IDF04829
CAS Number75-28-5
PubChem CID6360
FormulaC4H10
IUPAC Name

2-methylpropane

InChI Key

NNPPMTNAJDCUHE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C4H10/c1-4(2)3/h4H,1-3H3

Canonical SMILES

CC(C)C

Isomeric SMILES

CC(C)C

WikipediaIsobutane
Synonyms
        
            Trimethylmethane
        
            ISOBUTANE
        
            2-Methylpropane
        
            Propane, 2-methyl-
        
            75-28-5
        
            1,1-Dimethylethane
        
            iso-butane
        
            A 31 (hydrocarbon)
        
            Caswell No. 503A
        
            R 600a
        
Classifies
                

                  
                    Predicted: Pollutant
                  

                
        
Update DateNov 13, 2018 17:07

Chemical Taxonomy

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassHydrocarbons
ClassSaturated hydrocarbons
SubclassAlkanes
Intermediate Tree NodesNot available
Direct ParentBranched alkanes
Alternative Parents
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
SubstituentsBranched alkane - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as branched alkanes. These are acyclic branched hydrocarbons having the general formula CnH2n+2.

Properties

Property NameProperty Value
Molecular Weight58.124
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count0
Rotatable Bond Count0
Complexity4.8
Monoisotopic Mass58.078
Exact Mass58.078
XLogP2.1
Formal Charge0
Heavy Atom Count4
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Isotope Atom Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1

ADMET

Model Result Probability
Absorption
Blood-Brain BarrierBBB+0.9736
Human Intestinal AbsorptionHIA+0.9903
Caco-2 PermeabilityCaco2+0.7221
P-glycoprotein SubstrateNon-substrate0.8247
P-glycoprotein InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9585
Non-inhibitor0.9773
Renal Organic Cation TransporterNon-inhibitor0.9319
Distribution
Subcellular localizationLysosome0.6147
Metabolism
CYP450 2C9 SubstrateNon-substrate0.8145
CYP450 2D6 SubstrateNon-substrate0.7966
CYP450 3A4 SubstrateNon-substrate0.6943
CYP450 1A2 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9149
CYP450 2C9 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9547
CYP450 2D6 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9599
CYP450 2C19 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9714
CYP450 3A4 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9792
CYP Inhibitory PromiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.9130
Excretion
Toxicity
Human Ether-a-go-go-Related Gene InhibitionWeak inhibitor0.9706
Non-inhibitor0.9550
AMES ToxicityNon AMES toxic0.9536
CarcinogensCarcinogens 0.7625
Fish ToxicityHigh FHMT0.6027
Tetrahymena Pyriformis ToxicityLow TPT0.7051
Honey Bee ToxicityHigh HBT0.8553
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.5912
Acute Oral ToxicityIII0.6724
Carcinogenicity (Three-class)Warning0.4959

Model Value Unit
Absorption
Aqueous solubility-2.4991LogS
Caco-2 Permeability1.6096LogPapp, cm/s
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Toxicity
Rat Acute Toxicity1.3424LD50, mol/kg
Fish Toxicity1.7600pLC50, mg/L
Tetrahymena Pyriformis Toxicity-0.6967pIGC50, ug/L

References

TitleJournalDatePubmed ID
Determination of eight trichothecenes by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry after sample clean-up by a two-stage solid-phase extraction.J Chromatogr A1998 Jul 319718712
Identification of aflatoxins by quadrupole mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry.J Assoc Off Anal Chem1984 Jul-Aug6469905
Negative chemical ionization studied of human and food chain contamination with xenobiotic chemicals.Environ Health Perspect1980 Jun7428739

Targets

General Function:
Channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNG
Uniprot ID:
P07510
Molecular Weight:
57882.8 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Acetylcholine-activated cation-selective channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRND
Uniprot ID:
Q07001
Molecular Weight:
58894.55 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Cation transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNE
Uniprot ID:
Q04844
Molecular Weight:
54696.54 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
NMDA receptor subtype of glutamate-gated ion channels with high calcium permeability and voltage-dependent sensitivity to magnesium. Mediated by glycine. In concert with DAPK1 at extrasynaptic sites, acts as a central mediator for stroke damage. Its phosphorylation at Ser-1303 by DAPK1 enhances synaptic NMDA receptor channel activity inducing injurious Ca2+ influx through them, resulting in an irreversible neuronal death (By similarity).
Gene Name:
GRIN2B
Uniprot ID:
Q13224
Molecular Weight:
166365.885 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits the activity of N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptors, resulting in anesthetic effects.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Nmda glutamate receptor activity
Specific Function:
NMDA receptor subtype of glutamate-gated ion channels with high calcium permeability and voltage-dependent sensitivity to magnesium. Mediated by glycine.
Gene Name:
GRIN2C
Uniprot ID:
Q14957
Molecular Weight:
134207.77 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits the activity of N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptors, resulting in anesthetic effects.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Ligand-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNB1
Uniprot ID:
P11230
Molecular Weight:
56697.9 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
NMDA receptor subtype of glutamate-gated ion channels possesses high calcium permeability and voltage-dependent sensitivity to magnesium. Activation requires binding of agonist to both types of subunits.
Gene Name:
GRIN2A
Uniprot ID:
Q12879
Molecular Weight:
165281.215 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits the activity of N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptors, resulting in anesthetic effects.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Nmda glutamate receptor activity
Specific Function:
NMDA receptor subtype of glutamate-gated ion channels with high calcium permeability and voltage-dependent sensitivity to magnesium. Mediated by glycine.
Gene Name:
GRIN2D
Uniprot ID:
O15399
Molecular Weight:
143750.685 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits the activity of N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptors, resulting in anesthetic effects.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Protein phosphatase 2a binding
Specific Function:
NMDA receptor subtype of glutamate-gated ion channels with reduced single-channel conductance, low calcium permeability and low voltage-dependent sensitivity to magnesium. Mediated by glycine. May play a role in the development of dendritic spines. May play a role in PPP2CB-NMDAR mediated signaling mechanism (By similarity).
Gene Name:
GRIN3A
Uniprot ID:
Q8TCU5
Molecular Weight:
125464.07 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits the activity of N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptors, resulting in anesthetic effects.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Nmda glutamate receptor activity
Specific Function:
NMDA receptor subtype of glutamate-gated ion channels with reduced single-channel conductance, low calcium permeability and low voltage-dependent sensitivity to magnesium. Mediated by glycine.
Gene Name:
GRIN3B
Uniprot ID:
O60391
Molecular Weight:
112990.98 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits the activity of N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptors, resulting in anesthetic effects.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Transmitter-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
The glycine receptor is a neurotransmitter-gated ion channel. Binding of glycine to its receptor increases the chloride conductance and thus produces hyperpolarization (inhibition of neuronal firing).
Gene Name:
GLRA1
Uniprot ID:
P23415
Molecular Weight:
52623.35 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane binds to and enhances the activity of glycine receptors, resulting in anesthetic effects.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Transmitter-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
The glycine receptor is a neurotransmitter-gated ion channel. Binding of glycine to its receptor increases the chloride conductance and thus produces hyperpolarization (inhibition of neuronal firing).
Gene Name:
GLRA2
Uniprot ID:
P23416
Molecular Weight:
52001.585 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane binds to and enhances the activity of glycine receptors, resulting in anesthetic effects.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Transmitter-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
The glycine receptor is a neurotransmitter-gated ion channel. Binding of glycine to its receptor increases the chloride conductance and thus produces hyperpolarization (inhibition of neuronal firing).
Gene Name:
GLRA3
Uniprot ID:
O75311
Molecular Weight:
53799.775 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane binds to and enhances the activity of glycine receptors, resulting in anesthetic effects.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Glycine binding
Specific Function:
The glycine receptor is a neurotransmitter-gated ion channel. Binding of glycine to its receptor increases the chloride conductance and thus produces hyperpolarization (inhibition of neuronal firing).
Gene Name:
GLRB
Uniprot ID:
P48167
Molecular Weight:
56121.62 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane binds to and enhances the activity of glycine receptors, resulting in anesthetic effects.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Receptor binding
Specific Function:
Ionotropic receptor with a probable role in the modulation of auditory stimuli. Agonist binding may induce an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane. The channel is permeable to a range of divalent cations including calcium, the influx of which may activate a potassium current which hyperpolarizes the cell membrane. In the ear, this may lead to a reduction in basilar membrane motion, altering the activity of auditory nerve fibers and reducing the range of dynamic hearing. This may protect against acoustic trauma.
Gene Name:
CHRNA10
Uniprot ID:
Q9GZZ6
Molecular Weight:
49704.295 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Drug binding
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNA2
Uniprot ID:
Q15822
Molecular Weight:
59764.82 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Ligand-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNA3
Uniprot ID:
P32297
Molecular Weight:
57479.54 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Ligand-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane permeable to sodium ions.
Gene Name:
CHRNA4
Uniprot ID:
P43681
Molecular Weight:
69956.47 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Ligand-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNA5
Uniprot ID:
P30532
Molecular Weight:
53053.965 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Acetylcholine-activated cation-selective channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNA6
Uniprot ID:
Q15825
Molecular Weight:
56897.745 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Toxic substance binding
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane. The channel is blocked by alpha-bungarotoxin.
Gene Name:
CHRNA7
Uniprot ID:
P36544
Molecular Weight:
56448.925 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Drug binding
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNB3
Uniprot ID:
Q05901
Molecular Weight:
52728.215 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Ligand-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNB4
Uniprot ID:
P30926
Molecular Weight:
56378.985 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNA1
Uniprot ID:
P02708
Molecular Weight:
54545.235 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Voltage-gated cation channel activity
Specific Function:
NMDA receptor subtype of glutamate-gated ion channels with high calcium permeability and voltage-dependent sensitivity to magnesium. Mediated by glycine. This protein plays a key role in synaptic plasticity, synaptogenesis, excitotoxicity, memory acquisition and learning. It mediates neuronal functions in glutamate neurotransmission. Is involved in the cell surface targeting of NMDA receptors (By similarity).
Gene Name:
GRIN1
Uniprot ID:
Q05586
Molecular Weight:
105371.945 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits the activity of N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptors, resulting in anesthetic effects.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Transmitter-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
The glycine receptor is a neurotransmitter-gated ion channel. Binding of glycine to its receptor increases the chloride conductance and thus produces hyperpolarization (inhibition of neuronal firing).
Gene Name:
GLRA4
Uniprot ID:
Q5JXX5
Molecular Weight:
47727.92 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane binds to and enhances the activity of glycine receptors, resulting in anesthetic effects.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Calcium channel activity
Specific Function:
Ionotropic receptor with a probable role in the modulation of auditory stimuli. Agonist binding induces a conformation change that leads to the opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane (PubMed:11752216, PubMed:25282151). The channel is permeable to a range of divalent cations including calcium, the influx of which may activate a potassium current which hyperpolarizes the cell membrane (PubMed:11752216, PubMed:25282151). In the ear, this may lead to a reduction in basilar membrane motion, altering the activity of auditory nerve fibers and reducing the range of dynamic hearing. This may protect against acoustic trauma. May also regulate keratinocyte adhesion (PubMed:11021840).
Gene Name:
CHRNA9
Uniprot ID:
Q9UGM1
Molecular Weight:
54806.63 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]
General Function:
Ligand-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane permeable to sodiun ions.
Gene Name:
CHRNB2
Uniprot ID:
P17787
Molecular Weight:
57018.575 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Butane inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Hara K, Eger EI 2nd, Laster MJ, Harris RA: Nonhalogenated alkanes cyclopropane and butane affect neurotransmitter-gated ion channel and G-protein-coupled receptors: differential actions on GABAA and glycine receptors. Anesthesiology. 2002 Dec;97(6):1512-20. [12459679 ]