Paclitaxel (Taxol)
Molecular Formula
C47H51NO14
M.W.
853.90
CAS number
33069-62-4
Details
Source
Taxus brevifolia ( a plant extract)
Fermentek product Code
PAC-001
Brand/grade
For research
Specifications
Appearance
White crystalline solid.
Purity by HPLC
≥ 98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Melting point
200°C to 220°C (decomposition)
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 50mg/ml of Methanol.
Chemical identification
Names and identifiers
RTECS: DA8340700
EU number
608-826-9
Description
Paclitaxel (taxol) is an antineoplastic agent from a plant extract.
Paclitaxel (taxol) stabilizes microtubules in their polymerized form thus leading to cell death
InChl Key
RCINICONZNJXQF-MZXODVADSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CC1=C2C(C(=O)C3(C(CC4C(C3C(C(C2(C)C)(CC1OC(=O)C(C(C5=CC=CC=C5)NC(=O)C6=CC=CC=C6)O)O)OC(=O)C7=CC=CC=C7)(CO4)OC(=O)C)O)C)OC(=O)C
Isomeric SMILES
CC1=C2[C@H](C(=O)[C@@]3([C@H](C[C@@H]4[C@]([C@H]3[C@@H]([C@@](C2(C)C)(C[C@@H]1OC(=O)[C@@H]([C@H](C5=CC=CC=C5)NC(=O)C6=CC=CC=C6)O)O)OC(=O)C7=CC=CC=C7)(CO4)OC(=O)C)O)C)OC(=O)C
Further Information
Solubility ( literature )
DMSO, Methanol, Ethanol. Unstable in Methanol.
Compound Classification
- Cyclodecane
- Antitumor agent.
Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
Protect from moisture
Avoid exposing to strong direct light.
Other vendors may recommend higher temperatures for storage.
Retest time
3 Years
Applications
A antineoplastic drug. A tool in Microtubuli research
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
Composition
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Special Info
Available since
Other Fields
Fermentek Product Category
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