Paclitaxel

Plant antitumor agents. Inhibits cell growth and Induces apoptopsis in cancer cells.

Specification:
Synonym: TAXOL, Paxceed, Yewtaxan, Paxene, Taxol A, Abraxane, Plaxicel
Form: White to off-white powder
Solubility: Soluble in DMSO (~200 mg/mL) or ethanol (~40 mg/mL). Insoluble in water
Melting Point: 216 - 217° C.
Purity: >99.5%

Reference:McGuire, W.P., et al. 1971. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 93: 2325-2327.

Molecular Weight: 853.92
Molecular Formula: C47H51NO14
Purity: >95%
Storage: 2-8°C
Solubility: Ethanol: 1.5 mg/mL, DMSO: 5 mg/mL, Methanol: 50 mg/mL, DMSO:PBS (pH 7.2): 0.1 mg/mL, DMF: 5 mg/mL. Soluble in acetonitrile and chloroform. Insoluble in water.
Appearance Form: Powder
Appearance Color: White
Melting Point: 213 - 216°C
Brand Name: bioPLUS™