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400046

Hydroxyurea

≥98% (HPLC), solid, RNR inhibitor, Calbiochem

Synonym(s):

Hydroxyurea, Ribonucleotide Reductase Inhibitor I, RNR Inhibitor I

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
CH4N2O2
CAS Number:
127-07-1
Molecular Weight:
76.05
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77
MDL number:
MFCD00007943
Assay:
≥98% (HPLC)
Form:
solid
Quality level:
100
Storage condition:
OK to freeze

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Product Name

Hydroxyurea, Anti-neoplastic agent that blocks DNA replication by inhibiting ribonucleotide reductase.

SMILES string

N(O)C(=O)N

InChI

1S/CH4N2O2/c2-1(4)3-5/h5H,(H3,2,3,4)

InChI key

VSNHCAURESNICA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

description

Merck USA index - 14, 4848

assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white

solubility

water: 5 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

Quality Level

100

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
Inhibiting ribonucleotide reductase
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (D)

General description

Anti-neoplastic agent that blocks DNA replication by inhibiting ribonucleotide reductase. Induces apoptosis in chronic myelogenous leukemia lymphocytes. Reported to enhance the radiation effects in pancreatic adenocarcinoma cells. Releases NO in the presence of oxidizing agents.
Antineoplastic agent. Blocks DNA replication by inhibiting ribonucleotide reductase. Induces apoptosis in chronic myelogenous leukemia lymphocytes.

Other Notes

Leyden, D., et al. 2000. Anticancer Res.20, 133.
Tsuchiya, K., et al. 1999. Free Radic. Biol. Med. 27, 347.
Anand, S., et al. 1995. Cancer Lett.88, 101.

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, store in the refrigerator (4°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 2 months at 4°C.

Legal Information

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

pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H340,H361

Hazard Classifications

Muta. 1B - Repr. 2

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
400046-5GMCN04055977212129

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