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Amsacrine hydrochloride (CAS 54301-15-4)

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Alternate Names:
4-(9-Acridinylamino)-N-(methanesulfonyl)-m-anisidine hydrochloride; m-AMSA
Application:
Amsacrine hydrochloride is an inhibitor of DNA topoisomerase II
CAS Number:
54301-15-4
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
429.92
Molecular Formula:
C21H19N3O3S•HCl
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Inhibits DNA topoisomerase II.


Amsacrine hydrochloride (CAS 54301-15-4) References

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Amsacrine hydrochloride, 10 mg

sc-214540
10 mg
$232.00