Properties
Description
10-Deacetylpaclitaxel promotes the polymerization of tubulin and inhibits the depolymerization of microtubules induced by cold or by calcium ions.
Molecular Formula
C45H49NO13
Source
The barks of Taxus brevifolia
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is easily soluble in ethanol, acetone, ether and benzene.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
10-Desacetylpaclitaxel can be used for antitumor avtivity experiments, etc.