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Camptothecin, Camptotheca acuminata

A cell-permeable DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor.

Synonym(s):

Camptothecin, Camptotheca acuminata, 4-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-1H-pyrano[3ʹ,4ʹ:6,7]indolizino[1,2-b]quinoline-3,14(4H,12H)dione

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H16N2O4
CAS Number:
7689-03-4
Molecular Weight:
348.35
MDL number:
MFCD00081076
UNSPSC Code:
12352200

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

pale yellow

solubility

DMSO: 10 mg/mL
methanol: 40 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C20H16N2O4/c1-2-20(25)14-8-16-17-12(7-11-5-3-4-6-15(11)21-17)9-22(16)18(23)13(14)10-26-19(20)24/h3-8,25H,2,9-10H2,1H3/t20-/m0/s1

InChI key

VSJKWCGYPAHWDS-FQEVSTJZSA-N

General description

A cell-permeable DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor. Exhibits anti-leukemic and antitumor properties. Induces apoptosis in HL-60 cells and mouse thymocytes. Arrests cells at the G2/M phase.
A cell-permeable, reversible DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor that binds to and stabilizes the topoisomerase-DNA covalent complex. Possesses antileukemic and antitumor properties. Inhibits Tat-mediated transactivation of HIV-1. Cytostatic for non-tumorigenic cells but cytotoxic for tumorigenic cells. Induces apoptosis of HL-60 cells and mouse thymocytes.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
DNA topoisomerase 1
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Warning

Toxicity: Toxic & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (G)

Preparation Note

Stock solutions made with methanol will remain cloudy.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 2 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

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Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301 - H340

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Muta. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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