Chemical structure of CAS 479-50-5

Lucanthone

In StockStarting at $135 for 25 mgPurity ≥ 95%
CAS No.479-50-5
MDL No.N/A
MFC20H24N2OS
MW340.50
InChI KeyFBQPGGIHOFZRGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Pricing & Availability

Pack SizePurityPriceAvailabilityAction
25 mg95%$135In Stock
50 mg95%$227In Stock
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Product Information

Lucanthone is a thioxanthen-9-one with a methyl group at the 1-position and a 2-[(diethylamino)ethyl]amino group at the 4-position. It was formerly used for schistosomiasis treatment and acts as a prodrug metabolized to hycanthone. It functions as a schistosomicide, antineoplastic agent, photosensitizing agent, DNA topoisomerase inhibitor (EC 5.99.1.2), DNA topoisomerase (ATP-hydrolysing) inhibitor (EC 5.99.1.3), prodrug, adjuvant, and mutagen.

CAS No.479-50-5
Product NameLucanthone

Associated Conditions

glioblastoma multiforme
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