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Sigma-Aldrich

Methotrexate

Synonym(s):

Methotrexate

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

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

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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Kaufman, S.H., et al. 1993. Cancer Res.53, 3976.
Takasuga, A., et al. 1992. J. Biochem.112, 652.
Hirata, S., et al. 1989. Arthritis Rheum. 32, 1065.
Jolivet, J., et al. 1983. New Engl. J. Med. 309, 1094.

Legal Information

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

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

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

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