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(±)-Thalidomide

Selective inhibitor of TNF-α biosynthesis.

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Synonym(s):
(±)-Thalidomide, (±)-2-(2,6-Dioxo-3-piperidinyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C13H10N2O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
258.23
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white

solubility

DMSO: 25 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

10-30°C

InChI

1S/C13H10N2O4/c16-10-6-5-9(11(17)14-10)15-12(18)7-3-1-2-4-8(7)13(15)19/h1-4,9H,5-6H2,(H,14,16,17)

InChI key

UEJJHQNACJXSKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Selective inhibitor of TNFα biosynthesis. Blocks basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF)-induced angiogenesis in cornea. An immunomodulator that inhibits replication of the HIV-1 virus. Has been used to treat AIDS-related oral ulcers.
Selective inhibitor of TNF-α biosynthesis. Blocks basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF)-induced angiogenesis in cornea. An immunomodulator that inhibits replication of the HIV-1 virus. Has been used to treat AIDS-related oral ulcers.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
TNF-α biosynthesis
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Warning

Toxicity: Toxic & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (G)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze(-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Due to the nature of the Hazardous Materials in this shipment, additional shipping charges may be applied to your order. Certain sizes may be exempt from the additional hazardous materials shipping charges. Please contact your local sales office for more information regarding these charges.
Gershon, D. 1995. Nat. Med.1, 1230.
Thompson, C. 1995. Lancet 346, 1289.
Tramontana, J.M., et al. 1995. Mol. Med. 1, 384.
D’Amato, R.J., et al. 1994. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 91, 4082.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Repr. 1A

WGK

WGK 3


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