Properties
Description
Irinotecan HCl trihydrate, soluble in DMSO, water and ethanol, is an effective DNA damage inhibitor, that has the ability to prevent the pathway of DNA damage by inhibiting topoisomerase.
Molecular Formula
C33H38N4O6·HCl·3H2O
Titer
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 92 mg/mL (135.86 mM); Water: 1 mg/mL (1.47 mM); Ethanol: 6 mg/mL (8.85 mM)
Stability
In its lyophilized form, the chemical remains stable for 36 months.
Quality Level
Research grade
Applications
Irinotecan HCl trihydrate is a DNA damage inhibitor that plays a key role in inhibiting topoisomerase I, thereby interfering with DNA replication and promoting cancer cell death.
Storage
Store at -20ºC, and keep desiccated.