Daunorubicin Hydrochloride

- Overview
  - Daunorubicin HCl is a water soluble anthracycline chemotherapeutic agent produced by Streptomyces coeruleorubidus.
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    Background
    
    Daunorubicin acts as a polymerase inhibitor and demonstrates DNA intercalation activity which effectively inhibits cancer progress.
- Properties
  - CAS Number
    
    23541-50-6
    
    Molecular Formula
    
    C27H29NO10 · HCl
    
    Molecular Weight
    
    563.98
    
    Appearance
    
    Orange-red crystalline powder
    
    Solubility
    
    1mg/mL in H2O: Clear and red or orange solution
    
    Other Properties
    
    Source: Streptomyces peucetius
    Water Content (Karl Fischer): ≤3.0%
    PH: 4.5-6.5
    Assay: (On Dried Basis): 84.2-103.0%
    Heavy Metals: ≤0.001%
    
    Storage
    
    2-8°C.
    
    * For research use only
- Applications
  - Application Description
    
    Cancer Applications: Daunorubicin HCl has shown to be useful for treatment of acute myeloid leukemia.