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Irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate (CAS 136572-09-3)

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Alternate Names:
Camptosar; Campto; CPT-11
Application:
Irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate is an inhibitor of Topo I
CAS Number:
136572-09-3
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
677.1
Molecular Formula:
C33H38N4O6•HCl•3H2O
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Irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate is a potent inhibitor of topoisomerase I, an enzyme involved in DNA replication and transcription. Irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate exerts its cytotoxic effects by stabilizing the cleavable complex formed by topoisomerase I and DNA, leading to DNA damage and ultimately cell death. Irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate is a derivative of camptothecin, a product isolated from the Chinese tree Camptotheca acuminata.


Irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate (CAS 136572-09-3) References

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Irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate, 5 mg

sc-202186
5 mg
$102.00

Irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate, 25 mg

sc-202186A
25 mg
$354.00

What is the specific optical rotation of this compound?

Asked by: two2igm05
Thank you for you question. Irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate, sc-202186, has an optical rotation of +68.9°.
Answered by: TechService7
Date published: 2016-12-28

What is the appearance of this compound?

Asked by: two2igm05
Thank you for your question. Irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate, sc-202186, is a pale yellow or yellow crystalline powder.
Answered by: TechService7
Date published: 2016-12-28

Does SCBT have information regarding stability of this compound in saline solution at 37ºC?

Asked by: two2igm05
Thank you for your question. For solutions of Irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate, sc-202186, at 37C, we recommend using it the day it is made and making it fresh as needed.
Answered by: TechService7
Date published: 2016-12-16
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