Technical Data

M4000
CAS Number
50-07-7
Grade
Molecular Biology Grade
Molecular Formula
C15H18N4O5
Molecular Weight
334.3
EU Commodity Code
38220090
UN DOT Shipping
UN2811 PGII
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice
Storage Temp
4°C
Mitomycin C Pure (NaCl-Free)
Streptomyces caespitosus; Ametycine; MMC; Mutamycin; [1aS-(1aa,8b,8aa,8ba)-6-Amino-8-[[(aminocarbonyl)oxy]methyl]-1,1a,2,8,8a,8b-hexahydro-8a-methoxy-5-methylazirino[2,’3’:3,4]pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-4,7-dione

Supplied as a pure preparation of Mitomycin C. This preparation contains no sodium chloride. Mitomycin C is an anti-tumor antibiotic that causes base pair disruption in the cellular nucleic acid by combining with resident guanine residues. Used as a therapeutic antineoplastic agent.

Synonyms
Streptomyces caespitosus; Ametycine; MMC; Mutamycin; [1aS-(1aa,8b,8aa,8ba)-6-Amino-8-[[(aminocarbonyl)oxy]methyl]-1,1a,2,8,8a,8b-hexahydro-8a-methoxy-5-methylazirino[2,’3’:3,4]pyrrolo[1,2-a]indole-4,7-dione
CAS No
50-07-7
Molecular Formula
C15H18N4O5
Molecular Weight
334.3
Appearance
Purple-grey to deep blue powder
Assay
≥ 970ug/mg
Identification (IR)
Conforms to Reference
Identification (UV/357nm)
95–105% of Reference Standard
pH (5mg/ml)
5.0-7.5
Water
≤ 2%
Solubility (0.5mg/ml dH2O)
Purple-blue, clear solution
Storage and Stability
May be stored at 4°C. Do not freeze. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
US Biological application reference: Chaw, K.C. et al.,(2007) Lab Chip 7:1041–1047. 1. Stevens, et al., J. Med Chem., 8: 1 (1965). 2. Tomasz, M., et al., Science, 235: 1204 (1987). 3. Schwartz, G.K., et al., J. Nat’l Cancer Inst., 87: 1394 (1995).
USBio References
US Biological application reference: Chaw, K.C. et al.,(2007) Lab Chip 7:1041–1047.
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