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Cyclopamine, 99%
Description
Cyclopamine, is used as a hedgehog [Hh] signaling pathway and Smo inhibitor. It depletes stem-like cancer cells in glioblastoma and blocks tumor engraftment. Can also be used to induce differentiation of human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) into hormone-expressing endocrine cells.
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Cyclopamine, is used as a hedgehog [Hh] signaling pathway and Smo inhibitor. It depletes stem-like cancer cells in glioblastoma and blocks tumor engraftment. Can also be used to induce differentiation of human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) into hormone-expressing endocrine cells.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol (5 mg/ml warm), DMSO (4 mg/ml), DMF (10 mg/ml), methylene chloride, chloroform, methanol (7 mg/ml), and benzene.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature: 2 - 8°C. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 234°C to 237°C |
Color | White |
Quantity | 25 mg |
Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol (5mg/ml warm),DMSO (4mg/ml),DMF (10mg/ml),methylene chloride,chloroform,methanol (7mg/ml),and benzene. |
IUPAC Name | (3S,3'R,3'aS,6'S,6aS,9S)-3',6',10,11b-tetramethylspiro[2,3,4,6,6a,6b,7,8,11,11a-decahydro-1H-benzo[a]fluorene-9,2'-3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-3H-furo[3,2-b]pyridine]-3-ol |
Formula Weight | 411.62 |
Percent Purity | ≥99% |
Physical Form | Powder |
Chemical Name or Material | Cyclopamine |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H341-H361 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H341-H361 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P281-P308+P313-P501c |
RTECSNumber | GY0750000 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Store at -20°C |
RUO – Research Use Only
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