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Doxorubicinone (CAS 24385-10-2)

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Alternate Names:
Adriamycin Aglycone; Epirubicin EP Impurity A
Application:
Doxorubicinone is a metabolite of Doxorubicin (Dx)
CAS Number:
24385-10-2
Molecular Weight:
414.36
Molecular Formula:
C21H18O9
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Doxorubicinone, an anthracycline analog, is pivotal in chemical and biochemical research for its role in DNA intercalation studies, which are for understanding the molecular basis of anthracycline activity. Serving as a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of novel compounds, it enables the exploration of structural modifications and their impact on biological function. Its quinone structure is particularly useful in the study of redox cycling and free radical generation, key processes in cellular oxidative stress, and it is also instrumental in the examination of specific enzyme interactions within these pathways.


Doxorubicinone (CAS 24385-10-2) References

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Ordering Information

Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Doxorubicinone, 2 mg

sc-218273
2 mg
$370.00

Doxorubicinone, 10 mg

sc-218273A
10 mg
$1817.00

Doxorubicinone, 25 mg

sc-218273B
25 mg
$3127.00

Doxorubicinone, 50 mg

sc-218273C
50 mg
$5520.00

Doxorubicinone, 100 mg

sc-218273D
100 mg
$8329.00

Doxorubicinone, 1 g

sc-218273E
1 g
$27057.00

Doxorubicinone, 10 g

sc-218273F
10 g
$70753.00

What is the degree of purity of Doxorubicinone?

Asked by: RCar
Thank you for your question. Each lot of this chemical comes with a lot-specific Certificate Of Analysis which typically describes the percent purity as well as the method used to determine the purity. You may request a lot-specific Certificate Of Analysis on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Technical Service Department to inquire about the purity of our most recent lot.
Answered by: Technical Support
Date published: 2018-12-21

What is the shipping temperature of this product?

Asked by: hawkeye11
This chemical, Doxorubicinone (CAS 24385-10-2), ships ambient.
Answered by: Chemical Support 1
Date published: 2017-04-07
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Various publications cite the use of DoxorubicinoneVarious publications cite the use of Doxorubicinone as a marker of Doxorubicin metabolism. -SCBT Publication Review
Date published: 2015-06-03
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