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Description

Mitomycin C
Acts as an alkylating agent after activation and also supresses the synthesis of nucleic acids. Cell-cycle non-specific agent, but is most active in the late G1 and early S phases.

Specifications:

  • Activity against Gram positive bacteria, Gram negative bacteria and Acid fact bacilli
  • Source: Streptomyces sp
  • For in vitro lab use only. Not for human use or consumption.
  • Synonym: Mitocin-C, Ametycine, Mutamycin, MMC
  • Appearance: Solid
  • Boiling Point: 581.78 °C at 760 mmHg (Predicted)
  • Density: 1.56 g/cm3 (Predicted)
  • Melting Point: >360 °C
  • RTECS Number: CN0700000

Properties

Shelf life

3 years

Storage Temperature

-20°C

ECCN #

EAR99

European Com.#

200-086-6

Purity

>99%

Appearance color

Grey to blue or purple

Appearance form

Powder

Molecular Formula

C15H18N4O5

Molecular Weight

334.33

Melting point

360°C

Solubility (@ RT)

H2O: 0.5 mg/mL
100% ethanol (warm): 1 mg/mL
DMSO: 15 mg/mL
Soluble in methanol.