L(+)-Amethopterin hydrate, 99%

Description

L(+)-Amethopterin hydrate, CAS # 133073-73-1, is an effective inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase, which may have anti-tumor activity. | CAS: 133073-73-1 | C20H22N8O5 | 454.45 g/mol

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General Description

• L(+)-Amethopterin hydrate, is a potent inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase
• It has tumoricidal activity

Applications

• L(+)-Amethopterin hydrate is an inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase
• It can be used in anti-tumor studies
• It is a cell cycle arrest agent, which can inhibit synthesis of DNA, RNA, and proteins
• It can also inhibit production of pro-inflammatory cytokines

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 133073-73-1
• Molecular Formula: C20H22N8O5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 454.45
• MDL Number: MFCD00150847
• InChI Key: FBOZXECLQNJBKD-UGPWUYPHNA-N
• Synonym: l +-amethopterin dihydrate, methotrexate dihydrate, dihydrate methotrexate, 2s-2-4-2,4-diaminopteridin-6-yl methyl methylamino phenyl carbonylamino pentanedioic acid, hydrate, hydrate
• PubChem CID: 45157423
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-[[4-[(2,4-diaminopteridin-6-yl)methyl-methylamino]benzoyl]amino]pentanedioic acid;dihydrate
• SMILES: CN(CC1=CN=C2N=C(N)N=C(N)C2=N1)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(O)=O)C(O)=O

• Melting Point: 195°C
• Color: Yellow to Orange
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (HPLC)
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Quantity: 500 mg
• Merck Index: 14, 5985
• Specific Rotation Condition: + 21.50 (20.00°C c=1,14g/l Na2CO3)
• Specific Rotation: + 21.5
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: insoluble in water. Other solubilities: insoluble in alcohol,chloroform,ether,slightly soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid,soluble in dilute solutions of alkali hydroxides a
• Formula Weight: 454.44
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: L(+)-Amethopterin hydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement: Toxic if swallowed. May cause genetic defects. May damage the unborn child.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Obtain special instructions before use. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only