Properties
Description
Podophyllotoxin is an antimitotic that acts by preventing viral wart cells from dividing and multiplying.
Molecular Formula
C22H22O8
Source
The rhizome of PodophyUum emodi Wal1
Form
White needle crystal powder
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is easily soluble in chloroform, acetone, ethyl acetate and benzene, soluble in ethanol and ether, and insoluble in water.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Podophyllotoxin can be used for antitumor activity experiments, etc.