585970

(±)-Thalidomide

Selective inhibitor of TNF-α biosynthesis.

• Synonym(s): (±)-Thalidomide, (±)-2-(2,6-Dioxo-3-piperidinyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₃H₁₀N₂O₄
• CAS Number: 50-35-1
• Molecular Weight: 258.23
• MDL number: MFCD00153873
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze
• color: white
• solubility: DMSO: 25 mg/mL
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: 10-30°C
• InChI: 1S/C13H10N2O4/c16-10-6-5-9(11(17)14-10)15-12(18)7-3-1-2-4-8(7)13(15)19/h1-4,9H,5-6H2,(H,14,16,17)
• InChI key: UEJJHQNACJXSKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Selective inhibitor of TNFα biosynthesis. Blocks basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF)-induced angiogenesis in cornea. An immunomodulator that inhibits replication of the HIV-1 virus. Has been used to treat AIDS-related oral ulcers.

Selective inhibitor of TNF-α biosynthesis. Blocks basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF)-induced angiogenesis in cornea. An immunomodulator that inhibits replication of the HIV-1 virus. Has been used to treat AIDS-related oral ulcers.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no

Primary Target
TNF-α biosynthesis

Product does not compete with ATP.

Reversible: no

Warning

Toxicity: Toxic & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (G)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze(-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

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Gershon, D. 1995. Nat. Med.1, 1230.
Thompson, C. 1995. Lancet 346, 1289.
Tramontana, J.M., et al. 1995. Mol. Med. 1, 384.
D’Amato, R.J., et al. 1994. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 91, 4082.

Legal Information

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H301,H312,H360D
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P362 + P364
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Repr. 1A
• Storage Class Code: 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 3