Pan-Caspase Inhibitor. Z-VAD-FMK acts as an effective irreversible caspase inhibitor with no cytotoxic effects and, therefore, is a useful tool for studying caspase activity. Irreversible, cell permeable broad-spectrum caspase inhibitor. Alternative Name: Caspase family inhibitor (fluoromethylketone), Z-Val-Ala-DL-Asp-FMK. Formula: C21H28FN3O7. MW: 453.5. CAS: 220644-02-0. Purity: ≥98% (HPLC). Sequence Z-Val-Ala-Asp-fluoromethylketone. Appearance: Solid. Solubility: Soluble in DMSO or acetonitrile (10mg/ml). Long Term Storage: -20°C. Use/Stability: Keep sealed after removing from the freezer until its temperature equilibrates with room temperature. Dissolve only the amount needed at one time because of the possibility of decomposition in solution. Handling: After reconstitution, prepare aliquots and store at -20°C.