Properties
Description
Atovaquone, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in water and ethanol, is an effective metabolism inhibitor, that has the ability to prevent the pathway of cell metabolism by inhibiting oxidative phosphorylation. The molecular weight of the compound is 366.84, and its molecular formula is C22H19ClO3.
Molecular Formula
C22H19ClO3
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 5 mg/mL (13.62 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: insoluble; In vivo: 5% DMSO + corn oil, 0.4 mg/mL
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Atovaquone can be used for its potential anticancer properties due to its impact on mitochondrial metabolism.
