Non-competitive antagonist with high affinity and selectivity for mGlu1 receptors (Ki = 19 nM); inactive at other mGlu receptor subtypes (mGlu2-7), ionotropic receptors and glutamate transporters (IC50 > 10 μM). Inhibits glutamate-induced IP production more potently than CPCCOEt (IC50 values are 16 nM and 6.3 μM respectively), and is orally active in vivo, demonstrating an antinociceptive effect in hyperalgesic mice. Desmethyl derivative (Cat. No. 2447) also available.