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R9156

Sigma-Aldrich

Raltitrexed

≥98% (HPLC), solid

Synonym(s):

L-Glutamic acid, N-((5-(((1,4-dihydro-2-methyl-4-oxo-6-quinazolinyl)methyl)methylamino)-2-thienyl)carbonyl), ICI-D-1694, ZD-1694

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C21H22N4O6S
CAS Number:
112887-68-0
Molecular Weight:
458.49
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
329824044
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

color

off-white to light yellow

solubility

H2O: ≥10 mg/mL
DMSO: ≥40 mg/mL

originator

AstraZeneca

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

O=C1NC(C)=NC2=C1C=C(CN(C3=CC=C(C(N[C@H](CCC(O)=O)C(O)=O)=O)S3)C)C=C2

Biochem/physiol Actions

Raltitrexed is a folate-based inhibitor of thymidylate synthase (TS) that is rapidly and extensively metabolized to its more potent polyglutamate derivatives. By inhibiting the formation of precursor pyrimidine nucleotides, raltitrexed prevents the formation of DNA and RNA, which are required for the growth and survival of both normal cells and cancer cells.

Features and Benefits

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Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H300,H360

Precautionary Statements

P201 - P301 + P310 + P330

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Repr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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