Order number: 7689-03-4
Part number: AC100065626
(S)-(+)-Camptothecin is used across pharmaceutical, biochemical, and research settings. Its molecular formula is C20H16N2O4, with a molecular weight of 348.4. This compound belongs to the camptothecin class, a group of naturally occurring alkaloids known for their anticancer properties. It requires careful handling due to its biological activity. Additionally, it exhibits strong inhibition of topoisomerase I, an enzyme involved in DNA replication and transcription.
| Name | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| ADR | : | 6.1 III |
| WGK | : | 1 |
| UN-Nr. | : | 1544 |
| CAS No. | : | 7689-03-4 |
| Storage temp. | : | +2 to +8 °C |
| Molar mass (M) | : | 348,35 g/mol |
| Empirical formula | : | C20H16N2O4 |
| Melting point (mp) | : | 260 °C |
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