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Doxorubicin hydrochloride (CAS 25316-40-9)

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Alternate Names:
Doxorubicin hydrochloride is also known as Hydroxydaunorubicin Hydrochloride.
Application:
Doxorubicin hydrochloride is an anthracycline antitumor antibiotic topoisomerase II inhibitor, DNA intercalator and powerful cytotoxic agent.
CAS Number:
25316-40-9
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
580.00
Molecular Formula:
C27H29NO11•HCl
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Doxorubicin hydrochloride is a DNA intercalator and powerful cytotoxic agent. Once Doxorubicin hydrochloride associates with the DNA groove, a covalent linkage forms between a DNA base and the pendant sugar of the small molecule. The intercalation into DNA blocks the replication of DNA by blocking Topo II (Topoisomerase II). This general mechanism gives Doxorubicin hydrochloride efficacy in a wide range of different cell types. Additionally, the expression of the oncogenes c-Myc and c-Jun is also down regulated by the chemical and a significant correlation was reported between the level of expression of these genes and the degree of cell growth inhibition conferred by Doxorubicin hydrochloride. Doxorubicin hydrochloride is an inhibitor of AMPK, TERT and POLR. Doxorubicin hydrochloride is also known as Hydroxydaunorubicin Hydrochloride, DOX, and (8S,10S)-10-[(3-amino-2,3,6-trideoxy-α-L-lyxo-hexopyranosyl)oxy]-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6,8,11-trihydroxy-8-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-1-methoxy-5,12-naphthacenedione, monohydrochloride.


Doxorubicin hydrochloride (CAS 25316-40-9) References

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Doxorubicin hydrochloride, 5 mg

sc-200923
5 mg
$85.00

Doxorubicin hydrochloride, 10 mg

sc-200923B
10 mg
$150.00

Doxorubicin hydrochloride, 25 mg

sc-200923A
25 mg
$210.00

Doxorubicin hydrochloride, 100 mg

sc-200923C
100 mg
$290.00

Doxorubicin hydrochloride, 250 mg

sc-200923D
250 mg
$520.00

Can we use the item for cell culture and mise?

Asked by: Koby3
Thank you for your question. yes,Doxorubicin hydrochloride can be used for cell culture.
Answered by: BlakeJ
Date published: 2025-10-10

Is it soluble in alcohols?

Asked by: doctor
Thank you for your question. This is soluble in water (50 mM), methanol, isotonic sodium chloride, and DMSO (>10 mg/ml). Insoluble in chloroform, and ether. If you are interested in solubility for a specific alcohol, please contact our Technical Service and we can see if there is any additional solubility data available for your solvent.
Answered by: Technical Support
Date published: 2020-03-30

I recieved doxorubicin one month ago. From that time it has been stored at room temperature so fat. Does it work well?

Asked by: yoshinori
Thank you for your question. The recommended storage for this biochemical is room temperature, so it should be perfectly fine after being stored at room temperature for one month.
Answered by: Tech Service
Date published: 2019-11-18

How should I store this after resuspension? Is it ok to store it at -80° C?

Asked by: SCM4
Doxorubicin hydrochloride is stable for up to 1 month at -20℃ and up to 6 months at -80℃ when resuspended in DMSO. Whenever possible, however, solutions should be made and used the same day.
Answered by: Tech Service 11
Date published: 2025-05-11
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from An increase in p21 protein expression byAn increase in p21 protein expression by HCT116 cells was observed by WB after treatment with doxorubicin hydrochloride (sc-200923). -SCBT QC
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