Rubitecan
SIGMA/R3655
Synonym: 9-nitrocamptothecin
CAS Number: 91421-42-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C20H15N3O6
Molecular Weight: 393.35
MDL Number: MFCD06656294
Linear Formula: C20H15N3O6
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| biological source | synthetic (organic) |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C20H15N3O6/c1-2-20(26) |
| InChI key | VHXNKPBCCMUMSW-FQEVSTJZSA |
| mp | 182-186 °C |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | CC[C@@]1(O)C(=O)OCC2=C1C= |
| solubility | DMSO: 1 mg/mL |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Topoisomerase I inhibitor. Rubitecan induces protein- linked DNA single strand breaks, blocking DNA and RNA synthesis in dividing cells. This mode of action makes rubitecan a potential chemotherapeutic agent, and it has been used with some success against refractory pancreatic cancer. |
| Packaging: | 10 mg in glass insert |
| Packaging: | 50 mg in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| mp | 182-186 °C |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 12352204 |

