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Technical Data |
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M3101 |
Methotrexate ((+)-Amethopterin, 4-Amino-10-methylpteroylglutamic Acid, Methylaminopterin, 4-Amino-10-methylfolic acid, MTX) |
100mg 500mg 1g |
| Biochemicals | Storage: -20°CShipping: Blue Ice |
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Methotrexate is a folic acid antagonist and is classified medically as an antineoplastic and antirheumatic agent. Melting Point: 183-191ºC Solubility: Alkaline water, DMSO Method for Determining Identity: Proton NMR Spectroscopic Analysis TLC Conditions: SiO2; isopropanol; Water: NH4OH; 6:2:1; Visualized with UV and AMCS; Single spot; Rf=0.4 Water Content: ~12% by elemental analysis Specific Rotation: +18.6º (c=1, 0.1N NaOH) Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. CAS Number: 59-05-2 Molecular Formula: C20H22N8O5 Molecular Weight: 454.45 |
Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological. Toxicity and Hazards: All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures. |
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Merck Index, 11th ed., p. 441, #2804 (1989).
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