Properties
Description
Tyrphostin AG 879, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, is a potent and specific inhibitor of the tyrosine kinase activity of EGFR. It targets EGFR, HER2-Neu, PDGFR, and Trk.
Molecular Formula
C18H24N2OS
Targets
EGFR: >500 μM; HER2-Neu: 1.0 μM; PDGFR: >100 μM; Trk: 10 μM
Solubility
DMSO: 35 mg/mL (110.59 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 3 mg/mL (9.47 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
Tyrphostin AG 879 is employed to inhibit ErbB2 receptor tyrosine kinase, relevant in cancer studies.