Pentamethylmelamine is a principal metabolite of hexamethylmelamine with antineoplastic activity. Pentamethylmelamine alkylates DNA and other macromolecules and forms DNA intrastrand and DNA-protein crosslinks, thereby preventing DNA replication.
MedKoo Cat#: 126057
Name: Pentamethylmelamine
CAS#: 16268-62-5
Chemical Formula: C8H16N6
Exact Mass: 196.1436
Molecular Weight: 196.26
Elemental Analysis: C, 48.96; H, 8.22; N, 42.82
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 196.26 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.
| 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 |
