Properties
Description
MLN8237, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in ethanol and water, is an Aurora kinase inhibitor that disrupts cell division processes. It targets Aurora A and Aurora B.
Molecular Formula
C27H20ClFN4O4
Targets
Aurora A: 1.2 nM; Aurora B: 396.5 nM
Solubility
DMSO: 23 mg/mL (44.32 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: Insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
MLN8237, also known as alisertib, is used to explore the influence of Aurora kinase A inhibition on tumor growth.