Actinomycin D
Quick Overview for Actinomycin D (ABIN1027831)
Application
Chemical Name
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Purpose
- Transcription inhibitor
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Characteristics
- Transcription inhibitor.
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Purity
- >98 %
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Formula
- C62H86N12O16
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Solubility
- Soluble 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: Very Toxic. May be fatal 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 S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible) Risk Phrases: R26/27/28 - Very Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect R62 - Possible risk of impaired fertility Hazard Phrases: H300 - Fatal if swallowed Precautionary Phrases: P264 -P301 + P310
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Handling Advice
- Classification: Very Toxic. May be fatal 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 S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible) Risk Phrases: R26/27/28 - Very Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect R62 - Possible risk of impaired fertility Hazard Phrases: H300 - Fatal if swallowed Precautionary Phrases: P264 -P301 + P310
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Storage
- -20 °C
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Background
- The actinomycins are a class of polypeptide antibiotics. Actinomycin D inhibits transcription by binding DNA at the transcription initiation complex and preventing elongation by RNA polymerase. Actinomycin D has been used as a chemotherapy drug, and an antibiotic.
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Molecular Weight
- 1255.43
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CAS-No
- 50-76-0
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