454126

Methotrexate

• Synonym(s): Methotrexate
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₀H₂₂N₈O₅ · 3H₂O
• CAS Number: 59-05-2
• Molecular Weight: 508.49
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200

Properties

• Assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• Quality Level: 100
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; protect from light
• color: yellow
• solubility: DMSO: 100 mg/mL
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• InChI: 1S/C20H22N8O5/c1-28(9-11-8-23-17-15(24-11)16(21)26-20(22)27-17)12-4-2-10(3-5-12)18(31)25-13(19(32)33)6-7-14(29)30/h2-5,8,13H,6-7,9H2,1H3,(H,25,31)(H,29,30)(H,32,33)(H4,21,22,23,26,27)/t13-/m0/s1
• InChI key: FBOZXECLQNJBKD-ZDUSSCGKSA-N

Description

General description

Inhibits thymidylate synthetase, is a nonselective de novo purine synthesis inhibitor and has a significant toxicity profile including hepatotoxicity, pneumonitis and bone marrow suppression. Potent folic acid antagonist. Induces apoptosis in HL-60 human leukemia cells. Also useful as an anti-tumor agent.

Warning

Toxicity: Toxic (F)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

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Legal Information

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H301 - H315 - H319 - H341 - H360D
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Muta. 2 - Repr. 1B - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 3