Colcemid (Demecolcine), a derivative of colchicine, is a potent mitotic inhibitor. Colcemid binds to the protein tubulin and arrest cells in metaphase for karyotyping assays. Colcemid incuces cell apoptosis and can be used for cancer research.

Product information

CAS Number: 477-30-5

Molecular Weight: 371.43

Formula: C21H25NO5

Chemical Name: (10S)-3,4,5,14-tetramethoxy-10-(methylamino)tricyclo[9.5.0.0²,⁷]hexadeca-1(16),2,4,6,11,14-hexaen-13-one

Smiles: CN[C@H]1CCC2=CC(OC)=C(OC)C(OC)=C2C2=CC=C(OC)C(=O)C=C21

InChiKey: NNJPGOLRFBJNIW-HNNXBMFYSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C21H25NO5/c1-22-15-8-6-12-10-18(25-3)20(26-4)21(27-5)19(12)13-7-9-17(24-2)16(23)11-14(13)15/h7,9-11,15,22H,6,8H2,1-5H3/t15-/m0/s1

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

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