Oxaliplatin, Platinum anticancer agent (ab141054)
Key features and details
- Platinum anticancer agent. Induces DNA cross-linking.
- CAS Number: 61825-94-3
- Purity: > 99%
- Soluble in DMSO to 100 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Oxaliplatin, Platinum anticancer agent -
Description
Platinum anticancer agent. Induces DNA cross-linking. -
Biological description
Diaminocyclohexane platinum anticancer agent. Induces DNA cross-linking and blocks DNA synthesis. Induces apoptosis and cell cycle arrest.
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Purity
> 99% -
CAS Number
61825-94-3 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
(SP-4-2)-[(1R,2R)-1,2-Cyclohexanediamine-kN1,kN2][ethanedioato(2-)-kO1,kO2]-platinum -
Molecular weight
397.29 -
Molecular formula
C8H14N2O4Pt -
Storage instructions
Store at +4°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble 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
Synthetic
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