Colchicine from Colchicum autumnale, microtubule formation inhibitor (ab120663)
Key features and details
- Inhibitor of microtubule formation
- CAS Number: 64-86-8
- Purity: > 99%
- Soluble in water to 10 mM, in ethanol to 100 mM and in DMSO to 100 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Colchicum autumnale
Overview
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Product name
Colchicine from Colchicum autumnale, microtubule formation inhibitor -
Description
Inhibitor of microtubule formation -
Biological description
Inhibitor of microtubule formation (Ki = 2.1 μM). Antimitotic, anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic activity. Unable to cross the blood-brain barrier.
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Purity
> 99% -
General notes
Light sensitive
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CAS Number
64-86-8 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
(S)-N-(5,6,7,9-Tetrahydro-1,2,3,10-tetramethoxy-9-oxobenzo[a]heptalen-7-yl)acetamide -
Molecular weight
399.44 -
Molecular formula
C22H25NO6 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water to 10 mM, in ethanol to 100 mM and in DMSO to 100 mM -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Colchicum autumnale
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