Rapamycin
Quick Overview for Rapamycin (ABIN1027779)
Application
Chemical Name
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Purpose
- mTOR inhibitor
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Characteristics
- mTOR inhibitor.
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Purity
- >98 %
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Formula
- C51H79NO13
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Solubility
- Soluble to 100 mM in ethanol, and to 50 mM in DMSO
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Comment
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Source: Synthetic.
Appearance: White Solid -
Restrictions
- For Research Use only
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Format
- Solid
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Precaution of Use
- Classification: Harmful. May be harmful if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. Safety Phrases: S22 - Do not breathe dust S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection Risk Phrases: R68- Possible risk of irreversible effect
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Handling Advice
- Classification: Harmful. May be harmful if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. Safety Phrases: S22 - Do not breathe dust S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection Risk Phrases: R68- Possible risk of irreversible effect
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Storage
- -20 °C
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Background
- Rapamycin or Sirolimus is an immunosuppressant and antifungal. It inhibits the response to interleukin-2, and therefore blocks activation of T and B cells. It binds FKBP12 which then inhibits the mTOR pathway. There is also potential treatment for Alzheimer,s, autism and HIV infection
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Molecular Weight
- 914.18
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CAS-No
- 53123-88-9
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