MedKoo Cat#: 341465 | Name: XR 5944

Description:

WARNING: This product is for research use only, not for human or veterinary use.

XR 5944 is a potent DNA binding agent which stabilizes topoisomerase-dependent cleavage, thereby demonstrating exceptional efficacy against a number of murine and human tumor models.

Chemical Structure

XR 5944
XR 5944
CAS#343247-32-5

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 341465

Name: XR 5944

CAS#: 343247-32-5

Chemical Formula: C34H34N8O2

Exact Mass: 586.2805

Molecular Weight: 586.70

Elemental Analysis: C, 69.61; H, 5.84; N, 19.10; O, 5.45

Price and Availability

This product is currently not in stock but may be available through custom synthesis. To ensure cost efficiency, the minimum order quantity is 1 gram. The estimated lead time is 2 to 4 months, with pricing dependent on the complexity of the synthesis (typically high for intricate chemistries). Quotes for quantities below 1 gram will not be provided. To request a quote, please click the button below. Note: If this product becomes available in stock in the future, pricing will be listed accordingly.
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Synonym
XR 5944; XR-5944; XR5944 ; MLN 944; MLN-944; MLN944
IUPAC/Chemical Name
N,N'-(1,2-Ethanediylbis(imino-2,1-ethanediyl))bis(9-methyl-1-phenazinecarboxamide)
InChi Key
SFOADSRLCHRTKT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C34H34N8O2/c1-21-7-3-11-25-29(21)41-31-23(9-5-13-27(31)39-25)33(43)37-19-17-35-15-16-36-18-20-38-34(44)24-10-6-14-28-32(24)42-30-22(2)8-4-12-26(30)40-28/h3-14,35-36H,15-20H2,1-2H3,(H,37,43)(H,38,44)
SMILES Code
O=C(C1=CC=CC2=NC3=CC=CC(C)=C3N=C21)NCCNCCNCCNC(C4=CC=CC5=NC6=CC=CC(C)=C6N=C54)=O
Appearance
Solid powder
Purity
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO
Shelf Life
>2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation
This drug may be formulated in DMSO
Stock Solution Storage
0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
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Preparing Stock Solutions

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 586.70 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

Recalculate based on batch purity %
Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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