Etanidazole CAS 22668-01-5

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448515 Etanidazole CAS: 22668-01-5

Specifications

References

CAS Number

22668-01-5

Grade

Highly Purified

Molecular Formula

C₇H₁₀N₄O₄

Molecular Weight

214.18

EU Commodity Code

38220090

Shipping Temp

Storage Temp

-20°C

N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-acetamide

Etanidazole is a kind of hypoxic radiosensitizer (a drug that sensitizes tumor cells to radiation therapy). Etanidazole is used in conjunction with Paclitaxel to treat glioma, and is also used with Carboplatin to treat advanced ovarian cancer.

Synonyms

N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-acetamide

CAS No

22668-01-5

Molecular Formula

C₇H₁₀N₄O₄

Molecular Weight

214.18

Appearance

White to off-white solid

Purity

≥97%

Melting Point

161-163°C

Solubility

DMSO (Slightly), Acetone (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

Storage and Stability

Store at -20°C under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

References

Brown, M.: Cancer Res., 59, 5863 (1999); Kumar, N., et al.: Biomaterials, 28, 886 (2007); Shulman, L., et al.: Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., 29, 545 (1994); Wang, F. & Wang, C.: J. Control. Release, 81, 263 (2002)