Properties
Description
Obatoclax mesylate, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in ethanol and water, specifically inhibits the function of the anti-apoptotic proteins, thereby promoting apoptosis in cancer cells. It targets Bcl-2.
Molecular Formula
C20H19N3O.CH4O3S
Solubility
DMSO: 81 mg/mL (195.89 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: Insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Obatoclax mesylate has shown potential in overcoming resistance to apoptosis in cancer cells.