Demecolcine

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Description

Demecolcine is an inhibitor of spindle fiber formation in the M phase cell cycle. It induces apoptosis in V79 cells.

Specifications

Cas No.	477-30-5
Product ID	D1749
Product Name	Demecolcine
Chemical Name	6,7-Dihydro-1,2,3,10-tetramethoxy-7-(methylamino)- benzo[a]heptalen-9(5H)-one
Synonym	N-methyl-N-desacetylcolchicine; Colcemid; Omaine
Formula Wt.	371.43
Melting Point	186^oC
Purity	≥98%
Solubility	Soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, benzene or acidified water.
Store Temp	+4^oC
References	Fujikawa-Yamamoto, K., Teralka, K., Zong, Z.P., et al. Cell. Struct. Funct. 19:391-6 (1994).