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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Camptothecin
Description
Camptothecin is used as a cytotoxic antitumor agent that inhibits topoisomerase I.Camptothecin shows remarkable anticancer activity based on preliminary clinical trials. Its analogues are used in cancer chemotherapy. Cyclodextrin-based polymer containing camptothecin is used in the investigational anti-cancer drug study.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Description | Yellow |
| Quantity | 250 mg |
| Molecular Formula | C20H16N2O4 |
| Formula Weight | 348.35g/mol |
| Melting Point | 260°C |
| Product Type | Apoptosis Reagent |
| Content And Storage | 2°C to 8°C |
| For Use With (Application) | Cytotoxic antitumor agent that inhibits topoisomerase I |
| Form | Powder |
Safety and Handling
- Camptothecin
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Camptothecin
RUO – Research Use Only
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