Alloxan Monohydrate
Description
A cytotoxic compound which causes oxdative base damage to nuclear and mtDNA. It also inhibites pancreatic cancer (by selectively destroying pancreatic islet cells) and gall bladder cancer.
Specifications
Cas No. 2244-11-3
Product ID A4547
Product Name Alloxan Monohydrate
Chemical Name 2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-pyrimidinetetrone monohydrate
Synonym Alloxan
Formula Wt. 160.08
Melting Point 255oC
Purity ≥98%
Solubility Soluble in water.
Store Temp +4oC
References Drigger WJ, Holmquis GP, Le Doux SP, Wilson G.L. Nuc. Aci. Res. 25:4362-4369 (1997). Pour P.M. Frontiers in Bioscience. 2:271-282 (1997). Pour PM, Donnelly K, Stepan K. Am. J. Path. 110:310-314 (1983).
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