Product Information
Name:Baccatin III
Synonyms:
- (2aR,4S,4aS,6R,9S,11S,12S,12aR,12bS)-6,12b-Bis(acetyloxy)-12-(benzoyloxy)-1,2a,3,4,4a,6,9,10,11,12,12a,12b-dodecahydro-4,9,11-trihyd roxy-4a,8,13,13-tetramethyl-7,11-methano-5H-cyclodeca[3,4]benz[1,2-b]oxet-5-oneNSC 330753
Brand:Biosynth
Description:Baccatin III is a naturally occurring diterpenoid compound, which is sourced from the needles of the European yew tree, *Taxus baccata*. This plant-based compound serves as a crucial precursor in the biosynthesis and semi-synthesis of paclitaxel, a chemotherapeutic agent widely used in cancer treatment. The mode of action of baccatin III involves its transformation into more active drug forms, such as paclitaxel and docetaxel, both of which function by stabilizing microtubules and thus inhibiting cell division.
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Chemical properties
Molecular weight:586.63 g/mol
Formula:C31H38O11
Purity:Min. 97.5 Area-%
Color/Form:White Powder
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