Demecolcine
Description
Demecolcine is an inhibitor of spindle fiber formation in the M phase cell cycle. It induces apoptosis in V79 cells.
Specifications
Cas No. 477-30-5
Product ID D1749
Product Name Demecolcine
Chemical Name 6,7-Dihydro-1,2,3,10-tetramethoxy-7-(methylamino)- benzo[a]heptalen-9(5H)-one
Synonym N-methyl-N-desacetylcolchicine; Colcemid; Omaine
Formula Wt. 371.43
Melting Point 186oC
Purity ≥98%
Solubility Soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, benzene or acidified water.
Store Temp +4oC
References Fujikawa-Yamamoto, K., Teralka, K., Zong, Z.P., et al. Cell. Struct. Funct. 19:391-6 (1994).
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