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Cytembena

Catalog No.: GC72993
COASDSData Sheet
Cytembena is inhibitor for replicative DNA synthesis, purine synthesis and tetradrofolate formylase activity.

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Cytembena
Cas No.: 21739-91-3
5 mgIn Stock
$231.00
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10 mgIn Stock
$373.00
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Description

Cytembena is inhibitor for replicative DNA synthesis, purine synthesis and tetradrofolate formylase activity. Cytembena ameliorates ovarian or breast cancer, relieves the pain from skeletal metastases.

References:
[1]. Falkson HC, et al., Phase II trial of cytembena in patients with advanced ovarian and breast cancer. Cancer Treat Rep. 1976 Nov;60(11):1655-8.
[2]. Berger NA, et al., Description of a permeable eukaryotic cell system to study agents affecting DNA synthesis: demonstration that cytembena is a direct inhibitor of replicative DNA synthesis. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1977 Apr;58(4):1167-9.

Product Documents

Appearance:A solid
COASDSData Sheet

Chemical Properties

CAS No.
21739-91-3
Molecular Formula
C11H8BrNaO4
Molecular Weight
307.07
Solubility
DMSO : 50 mg/mL (162.83 mM; Need ultrasonic)
Storage
-20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture
General tips
Select a suitable solvent according to the product solubility data. Once prepared, aliquot the stock solution to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Use stock solutions within 6 months when stored at -80°C or within 1 month when stored at -20°C.
To improve solubility, warm the tube to 37°C and sonicate it for an appropriate period.
Shipping Condition
Evaluation samples are shipped with blue ice. Other available sizes are shipped at room temperature or with blue ice upon request.

CalculatorsMolarity / Dilution / Molecular Weight / Unit Conversion / In Vivo Formulation / Solubility

g/mol

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