Properties
Description
Lapatinib ditosylate, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in ethanol and water, is a potent and specific inhibitor of the tyrosine kinase activity of EGFR. It targets EGFR, ErbB4, c-Fms, and C-Raf-1.
Molecular Formula
C43H42ClFN4O10S3
Targets
EGFR: 10.8 nM; ErbB4: 367 nM; c-Fms: >10 μM; C-Raf-1: >10 μM
Solubility
DMSO: 93 mg/mL (100.49 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: Insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Lapatinib ditosylate can be used to inhibit both EGFR and HER2 (ErbB2) in cancer research.