Properties
Description
Eflornithine hydrochloride hydrate, insoluble in DMSO and ethanol and soluble in water, is an effective metabolism inhibitor, that has the ability to prevent the pathway of cell metabolism by inhibiting decarboxylase. The molecular weight of the compound is 236.64, and its molecular formula is C6H15ClF2N2O3.
Molecular Formula
C6H15ClF2N2O3
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: insoluble; Water: 41 mg/mL (173.26 mM; Ethanol: insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Eflornithine hydrochloride hydrate plays a key role in disrupting polyamine synthesis necessary for cell growth and differentiation.