Thermo Scientific Chemicals Camptothecin

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
15484889	Thermo Scientific Chemicals J62523.MD	250 mg
15464889	Thermo Scientific Chemicals J62523.03	1 g
15474889	Thermo Scientific Chemicals J62523.06	5 g

Description

Camptothecin is used as a cytotoxic antitumor agent that inhibits topoisomerase I.Camptothecin shows remarkable anticancer activity based on preliminary clinical trials. Its analogues are used in cancer chemotherapy. Cyclodextrin-based polymer containing camptothecin is used in the investigational anti-cancer drug study.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7689-03-4
• Synonym: (S)-(+)-Camptothecin

Specifications

• Description: Yellow
• Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₁₆N₂O₄
• Synonym: (S)-(+)-Camptothecin
• Product Type: Apoptosis Reagent
• For Use With (Application): Cytotoxic antitumor agent that inhibits topoisomerase I

• CAS: 7689-03-4
• Formula Weight: 348.35g/mol
• Melting Point: 260°C
• Content And Storage: 2°C to 8°C
• Form: Powder

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Camptothecin

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.

Precautionary Statement

• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Camptothecin

RUO – Research Use Only