Properties
Description
AZD6244, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in ethanol and water, prevents the phosphorylation and activation of ERK leading to reduced cell proliferation and induced apoptosis in cancerous cells. It targets MEK1.
Molecular Formula
C17H15BrClFN4O3
Solubility
DMSO: 80 mg/mL (174.79 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: Insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
AZD6244 (Selumetinib) can be used to study the inhibition of MEK1/2 to analyze its therapeutic effects in treating cancers.