Specification :

Product Name£ºTaxol
Synonym(s): Paclitaxel. Taxol A. Anzatax. Yewtaxan. BMS 181339-01. NSC 125973

CAS Registry Number: 33069-62-4
Specification:98%(By HPLC)
Molecular Formula: C47H51NO14
Molecular Weight: 853.918
Percentage Composition: C 66.11%; H 6.02%; N 1.64%; O 26.23%
Source/Synthesis: A coml. semisynthesis introduced in 1993 uses 10-Deacetylbaccatin III
Biological Source: Isol. from the stem bark of Taxus brevifolia and Taxus cuspidata (Taxaceae). Also reported in traces from the fungus Taxomyces andreanae
Biological Use/Importance: Antileukaemic and antineoplastic agent, esp. against melanoma and ovarian tumours. Use limited by low solubility and scarce availability of Taxus brevifolia bark. Biochemical tool extensively used to study cellular shape and function. Also shown to be active against oomycete fungi
Physical Description: Needles (MeOH aq.)
Melting Point: Mp 213-216¡æ
Sigma: T7402
packing instruction£º5g/Bag,10g/Bag,50g/Bag.
shelf period:2years.
Storage: Store in a well-closed container away from moisture, strong light and heat.