MedKoo Cat#: 206028 | Name: Losoxantrone

Description:

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

Losoxantrone is a DNA intercalator that was developed with the potential to replace anthracyclines. Losoxantrone is also a bioreductive drugs. In phase II trials, losoxantrone demonstrated a partial biochemical response rate of 25%, response in measurable disease sites in 22%, and improvement in clinical symptoms in one-third of patients.

Chemical Structure

Losoxantrone
Losoxantrone
CAS#88303-60-0

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 206028

Name: Losoxantrone

CAS#: 88303-60-0

Chemical Formula: C22H27N5O4

Exact Mass: 425.2063

Molecular Weight: 425.48

Elemental Analysis: C, 62.10; H, 6.40; N, 16.46; O, 15.04

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
Losoxantrone; Biantrazole; CI941; DuP941.
IUPAC/Chemical Name
7-Hydroxy-2-[2-(2-hydroxyethylamino)ethyl]-5-[2-(2-hydroxyethylamino)ethylamino]anthra[1,9-cd]pyrazol-6(2H)-one
InChi Key
YROQEQPFUCPDCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C22H27N5O4/c28-12-9-23-6-7-25-15-4-5-16-20-19(15)22(31)18-14(2-1-3-17(18)30)21(20)26-27(16)11-8-24-10-13-29/h1-5,23-25,28-30H,6-13H2
SMILES Code
O=C1C2=C3C(N(CCNCCO)N=C3C4=C1C(O)=CC=C4)=CC=C2NCCNCCO
Appearance
Solid powder
Purity
>98%
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, not in water
Shelf Life
>5 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 425.48 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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