Etoposide is supplied with defined handling requirements for laboratory use. It belongs to the class of organic compounds with the molecular formula C33H38N4O3 and a molecular weight of 538.7. This compound is a semi-synthetic derivative of podophyllotoxin, a naturally occurring lignan found in the roots of certain species of Mayapple plants. Etoposide exhibits antineoplastic activity, specifically inhibiting topoisomerase II, an enzyme essential for DNA replication and transcription. As such, it is used primarily as a chemotherapeutic agent against various types of cancer. It should be handled with care due to potential toxicity, and appropriate protective equipment should be worn when working with this substance.

• CAS Number: 33419-42-0
• Exact Mass: 538.29439109
• Molecular Weight: 538.7
• Molecular Formula: C33H38N4O3