Paclitaxel

Synonym: 33069-62-4; Paclitaxel; Taxol; Plaxicel; Genaxol; Ebetaxel; Genetaxyl; Capxol; Paxene; Onxol; OncoGel; Cyclopax; Genexol; Intaxel; Mitotax; Pacliex; Paxceed; TaxAlbin; Anzatax; Infinnium; Nanotaxel; Paclical; Pacligel; Paxoral

MDL: MFCD00869953
CAS Number: 33069-62-4
Compound CID: 36314

Product Size

20 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg

Price

Datasheet

MSDS

Properties

Description

Paclitaxel is classified as a "plant alkaloid", a "taxane" and an "antimicrotubule agent".

Molecular Weight

853.92

Molecular Formula

C₄₇H₅₁NO₁₄

Source

The dried roots, branches, and bark of the Taxaceae

Form

White crystalline powder

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is insoluble in water and easily soluble in organic solvents such as chloroform and acetone.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

213-216°C

Applications

Paclitaxel can be used for slowing or stopping cancer cell growth experiments, etc.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask