Properties
Description
Gefitinib hydrochloride, soluble in DMSO, water and ethanol, is a compound that blocks the activity of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), both of which are involved in driving the growth and proliferation of certain types of cancer cells. It targets EGFR.
Molecular Formula
C22H25Cl2FN4O3
Solubility
DMSO: 7 mg/mL (14.48 mM); Water: 1 mg/mL (2.06 mM); Ethanol: 1 mg/mL (2.06 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Stability
The product is stable for three years when stored at the recommended temperature in lyophilized powder.
Applications
Gefitinib hydrochloride can be utilized to study its selective inhibition of EGFR and therapeutic potential in cancer.
