10-Hydroxycamptothecin

CAS: 130194-92-2

Ref. 3D-FFA19492

Product Information

• Name: 10-Hydroxycamptothecin
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 10-Hydroxycamptothecin is a potent chemotherapeutic compound, which is a naturally occurring alkaloid derived from the bark and stem of the Camptotheca acuminata tree. This compound acts as a topoisomerase I inhibitor. It binds to the topoisomerase I-DNA complex, preventing the relegation of the DNA strand and causing DNA damage, which triggers apoptosis in rapidly dividing cells.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 364.4 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₀H₁₆N₂O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%