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Melarsoprol

Catalog No.: GC70478Purity:98.00%
COASDSData Sheet
Melarsoprol, a melaminophenylarsine-type trivalent organic arsenical, is an important drug for African trypanosomiasis.

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Melarsoprol
Cas No.: 494-79-1
1 mgIn Stock
$126.00
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Description

Melarsoprol, a melaminophenylarsine-type trivalent organic arsenical, is an important drug for African trypanosomiasis. Melarsoprol is also active against leukemia cell lines and plasma cells from myeloma patients. Melarsoprol increases the biliary output of GSH in rats.

References:
[1]. Z Gregus, et al. Role of glutathione in the biliary excretion of the arsenical drugs trimelarsan and melarsoprol. Biochem Pharmacol. 2000 Jun 1;59(11):1375-85.

Product Documents

Purity:98.00%Appearance:A solid
COASDSData Sheet

Chemical Properties

CAS No.
494-79-1
Molecular Formula
C12H15AsN6OS2
Molecular Weight
398.34
Solubility
DMSO : 36 mg/mL (90.38 mM; Need ultrasonic and warming; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
Storage
-20°C
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

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