Properties
Description
Camptothecine is a naturally occurring, pentacyclic quinoline alkaloid that possesses high cytotoxic activity in a variety of cell lines.
Molecular Formula
C20H16N2O4
Source
It is extracted from camphor trees distributed in south-central and southwest China.
Form
Light yellow needle crystal
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is slightly soluble in ethanol, chloroform, hardly soluble in water.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Melting Point
264°C-267°C
Applications
Camptothecine can be used for anti-tumor, immunosuppressive, anti-viral, and anti-early pregnancy effect experiments, etc.
