Streptozotocin
Molecular Formula
C8H15N3O7
M.W.
265.22
CAS number
18883-66-4
Source
Streptomyces sp.
Fermentek product Code
STZ-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
White to pale yellow powder
Purity by HPLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Melting point
120°C-125°C
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 50mg/ml Water, Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml Ethanol
Names and identifiers

Streptozocin, Streptozotocin, ZanosarD-Glucopyranose, 2-deoxy-2-(((methylnitrosoamino)carbonyl)amino)-D-Glucose, 2-deoxy-2-(((methylnitrosoamino)carbonyl)amino)-

 

RTECS: LZ5775000

EU number
242-646-8
Description

Streptozotocin is a natural glucosamine nitrosourea antibiotic.

InChl Key
ZSJLQEPLLKMAKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CN(C(=O)NC1C(C(C(OC1O)CO)O)O)N=O
Solubility ( literature )

Water soluble 5g/L at 25°C

Compound Classification

glucosamine nitrosourea antibiotic

Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
Protect from moisture
Open carefully.
Use the original container to store the product.
Keep the lid tightly closed.
Avoid exposing to strong direct light.
Other vendors may recommend higher temperatures for storage.
Applications

Streptozocin is used to induce Type 1 diabetes for medical research.Streptozotocin is used in medicine since 1982 as a drug against certain cancers of the Langerhans Islets. It is cytotoxic to neuroendocrine tumor cell lines that express the GLUT2 glucose transporter.

Disclaimer
For Research use only
Not for Human or Drug use
Not extracted from humans or animals
Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Available since
Title
Transport information
Value
Not hazardous for transport
Title
Deleted CAS Registry Numbers
Value
11006-80-7 37793-00-3 132769-73-4
Fermentek Product Category
Signal to sort
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