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Description

Plant antitumor agents. Inhibits cell growth and Induces apoptopsis in cancer cells.

Specification

  • Synonym: TAXOL, Paxceed, Yewtaxan, Paxene, Taxol A, Abraxane, Plaxicel
  • Form: White to off-white powder
  • Solubility: Soluble in DMSO (~200 mg/mL) or ethanol (~40 mg/mL). Insoluble in water
  • Melting Point: 216 - 217° C.
  • Purity: >99.5%

Reference:
McGuire, W.P., et al. 1971. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 93: 2325-2327.

Properties

Shelf life

Unopened Vials: 2 Years

Storage Temperature

2-8°C

Hazmat Ship

Non-hazardous

Purity

>95%

Appearance color

White

Appearance form

Powder

Molecular Formula

C47H51NO14

Molecular Weight

853.92

Melting point

213 - 216°C

Solubility (@ RT)

Ethanol: 1.5 mg/mL
DMSO: 5 mg/mL
Methanol: 50 mg/mL
DMSO:PBS (pH 7.2): 0.1 mg/mL
DMF: 5 mg/mL. Soluble in acetonitrile and chloroform. Insoluble in water.