Camptothecin

Product Name: Camptothecin

Alternate Name/Synonyms: 4-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-1H-pyrano[3',4':6,7]indolizino[1,2-b]quinoline-3,14(4H,12H)dione

Appearance: Pale yellow solid

Formulation: N/A

CAS Number: 7689-03-4

Peptide sequence: N/A

Molecular Formula: C20H16N2O4

Molecular Weight: 348.4

Purity: >98% by TLC

Solubility/Reconstitution Instructions: DMSO (10 mg/ml)

Shelf Life: 12 months

Storage Temp.: -20°C

Shipping Conditions: RT

Description: Reversibly inhibits nuclear topoisomerase I by binding to and stabilizing the topoisomerase-DNA covalent complex. Inhibits Tat-mediated transcription of HIV-1. Induces apoptosis in Jurkat, osteosarcoma and hepatoma cells.

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