Bioactivity | Amsacrine gluconate is an inhibitor of topoisomerase II, and acts as an antineoplastic agent which can intercalates into the DNA of tumor cells. |
CAS | 80277-07-2 |
Formula | C27H31N3O10S |
Molar Mass | 589.61 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
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