Chemical Properties
Off-White Powder with a Yellow Tinge
Uses
DNQX has been used to block
N-Methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) and α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid (AMPA) receptors in various experiments.
Uses
Potent competitive non-NMDA glutamate receptor antagonist
Definition
ChEBI: 6,7-dinitro-1,4-dihydroquinoxaline-2,3-dione is a quinoxaline derivative.
Biological Activity
Water-soluble form of 6,7-Dinitroquinoxaline-2,3-dione . Selective non-NMDA receptor antagonist.
Biochem/physiol Actions
DNQX is a quinoxaline derivative.
