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(R/S)-Colchicine (CAS 209810-38-8)

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Alternate Names:
N-[5,6,7,9-Tetrahydro-1,2,3,10-tetramethoxy-9-oxobenzo[a]heptalen-7-yl]acetamide; (±)-Colchicine
Application:
(R/S)-Colchicine is a racemic colchicine mixture
CAS Number:
209810-38-8
Molecular Weight:
399.44
Molecular Formula:
C22H25NO6
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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(R/S)-Colchicine is racemic colchicine. (R/S)-Colchicine acts as an inhibitor of certain enzymes, such as proteases, phosphatases, and kinases. It may act to interact with the active sites of these enzymes, which results in the inhibition of their activity.


(R/S)-Colchicine (CAS 209810-38-8) References

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(R/S)-Colchicine, 50 mg

sc-394137
50 mg
$380.00