Concanavalin A

Description

A plant lectin that is a T-cell mitogen, and induces apoptosis in human fibroblasts | CAS: 11028-71-0

Concanavalin A is a plant lectin that is a T-cell mitogen, and induces apoptosis in human fibroblasts.

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Applications
Concanavalin A is a plant lectin that is a T-cell mitogen, and induces apoptosis in human fibroblasts.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water and phosfate buffered saline.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 11028-71-0
• MDL Number: MFCD00071069
• Synonym: ConA

• Type: Concanavalin A
• Physical Form: Lyophilized Powder
• Color: White
• Quantity: 100 mg
• Merck Index: 14,2495
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water and phosfate buffered saline.
• Chemical Name or Material: Concanavalin A

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H317-H334
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H334-H317 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P272-P280g-P285-P302+P352-P304+P341-P333+P313-P342+P311-P363-P501c
EINECSNumber	234-258-2
RTECSNumber	GK6890000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only