Paclitaxel, 99.5+%, Thermo Scientific™

Paclitaxel (CAS # 33069-62-4) is a microtubule inhibitor produced from the extract of the Pacific yew tree.

Brand:  Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar J62734.ME

Product Code. 15405049

Description

This Thermo Scientific brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific.

General Description

• Paclitaxel is a tetracyclic diterpenoid isolated from the Pacific yew, Taxus brevifolia
• Paclitaxel acts as an antineoplastic agent by binding tubulin and preventing cell division
• Paclitaxel may also bind Bcl-2 and lead to disinhibition of apoptosis

Application

• Paclitaxel is used in the study of lung, breast, and ovarian cancers; it may be useful in the research of other cancer types
• It is suitable for cell culture, biochemistry, and molecular biology applications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 33069-62-4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 853.92
• InChI Key: RCINICONZNJXQF-VAZQATRQSA-N
• PubChem CID: 133640187
• SMILES: CC(=O)O[C@@H]1C2=C(C)[C@H](C[C@@](O)([C@@H](OC(=O)C3=CC=CC=C3)C3[C@@]4(CO[C@@H]4C[C@H](O)[C@@]3(C)C1=O)OC(C)=O)C2(C)C)OC(=O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](NC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1

• Molecular Formula: C47H51NO14
• MDL Number: MFCD00869953
• Synonym: paclitaxel, taxol, taxol a, abraxane, paxene, paxceed, plaxicel, yewtaxan, onxol, ebetaxel
• IUPAC Name: (1S,2S,4S,7R,9S,10S,12R,15S)-4,12-bis(acetyloxy)-1,9-dihydroxy-15-{[(2R,3S)-2-hydroxy-3-phenyl-3-(phenylformamido)propanoyl]oxy}-10,14,17,17-tetramethyl-11-oxo-6-oxatetracyclo[11.3.1.0³,¹⁰.0⁴,⁷]heptadec-13-en-2-yl benzoate

Specifications

• CAS: 33069-62-4
• MDL Number: MFCD00869953
• Beilstein: 1420457
• Synonym: paclitaxel, taxol, taxol a, abraxane, paxene, paxceed, plaxicel, yewtaxan, onxol, ebetaxel
• InChI Key: RCINICONZNJXQF-VAZQATRQSA-N
• IUPAC Name: (1S,2S,4S,7R,9S,10S,12R,15S)-4,12-bis(acetyloxy)-1,9-dihydroxy-15-{[(2R,3S)-2-hydroxy-3-phenyl-3-(phenylformamido)propanoyl]oxy}-10,14,17,17-tetramethyl-11-oxo-6-oxatetracyclo[11.3.1.0³,¹⁰.0⁴,⁷]heptadec-13-en-2-yl benzoate
• PubChem CID: 133640187
• Percent Purity: ≥99.5%

• Molecular Formula: C47H51NO14
• Quantity: 500mg
• Merck Index: 14,6982
• Solubility Information: Soluble in DMSO (200mg/ml) or ethanol (40mg/ml); Soluble in dimethylsulfoxide,methanol,ethanol,acetonitrile,cremophor and dimehtylsulfamide; Sparingly soluble in aqueous buffer.
• SMILES: CC(=O)O[C@@H]1C2=C(C)[C@H](C[C@@](O)([C@@H](OC(=O)C3=CC=CC=C3)C3[C@@]4(CO[C@@H]4C[C@H](O)[C@@]3(C)C1=O)OC(C)=O)C2(C)C)OC(=O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](NC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 853.92
• Formula Weight: 853.91
• Chemical Name or Material: Paclitaxel

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Paclitaxel

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Reproductive toxicity Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H361-Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
• H413-May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Paclitaxel