Chartreusin

- Overview
  - Chartreusin is an antitumor antibiotic that binds to GC-rich tracts in DNA, with a clear preference for B-DNA over Z-DNA. Chartreusin is also a potent inhibitor of topoisomerase II.
    
    Chartreusin is soluble ethanol, methanol, DMF and DMSO.
    
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    Background
    
    Chartreusin inhibits RNA synthesis and causes single-strand scission of DNA via the formation of free radicals.
- Properties
  - CAS Number
    
    6377-18-0
    
    Molecular Formula
    
    C32H32O14
    
    Molecular Weight
    
    640.6
    
    Appearance
    
    Yellow solid
    
    Storage
    
    -20°C
    
    * For research use only