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Paclitaxel, 99.5+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: J62734.03
1 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Paclitaxel, 99.5+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: J62734.03
1 g, Each
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
33069-62-4
IUPAC Name
(1S,2S,4S,7R,9S,10S,12R,15S)-4,12-bis(acetyloxy)-1,9-dihydroxy-15-{[(2R,3S)-2-hydroxy-3-phenyl-3-(phenylformamido)propanoyl]oxy}-10,14,17,17-tetramethyl-11-oxo-6-oxatetracyclo[11.3.1.0³,¹⁰.0⁴,⁷]heptadec-13-en-2-yl benzoate
Molecular Formula
C47H51NO14
InChI Key
RCINICONZNJXQF-VAZQATRQSA-N
SMILES
CC(=O)O[C@@H]1C2=C(C)[C@H](C[C@@](O)([C@@H](OC(=O)C3=CC=CC=C3)C3[C@@]4(CO[C@@H]4C[C@H](O)[C@@]3(C)C1=O)OC(C)=O)C2(C)C)OC(=O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](NC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1
Appearance (Color)
White to cream
Assay from Suppliers CofA
≥99.5% (HPLC)
Form
Crystalline powder or granular

Description

Promotes assembly and inhibits disassembly of microtubules (anti-cancer agent)Paclitaxel is widely used in chemotherapeutic compound. It is used to treat certain types of cancer such as ovarian cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer and pancreatic cancer among others. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows down their growth and spread in the body. It is also used to treat AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.

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.

General Description

  • Paclitaxel is a tetracyclic diterpenoid isolated from the Pacific yew, Taxus brevifolia
  • Paclitaxel acts as an antineoplastic agent by binding tubulin and preventing cell division
  • Paclitaxel may also bind Bcl-2 and lead to disinhibition of apoptosis

Application

  • Paclitaxel is used in the study of lung, breast, and ovarian cancers; it may be useful in the research of other cancer types
  • It is suitable for cell culture, biochemistry, and molecular biology applications
WARNING: Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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