Vincristine sulfate
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Molecular Structure
Detailed Description
Product name:Vincristine sulfate
Synonyms:22-Oxovincaleukoblastine sulfate salt;Leurocristine sulfate salt
CAS:2068-78-2
EINECS:218-190-0
MF:C46H56N4O10.H2SO4
MW:923.04
Melting point:273-281oC
Water solubility:=1G/100MLAT24oC
Appearence:white powder
Assay:99%min
Medical uses:
Vincristine is delivered via intravenous infusion for use in various types of chemotherapy regimens.Its main uses are in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as part of the chemotherapy regimen CHOP, Hodgkin's lymphoma as part of MOPP, COPP, BEACOPP, or the less popular Stanford V chemotherapy regimen in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and in treatment for nephroblastoma.It is also used to induce remission in ALL with dexamethasone and L-Asparaginase, and in combination with prednisone to treat childhood leukemia.Vincristine is occasionally used as an immunosuppressant, for example, in treating thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) or chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
- Vincristine sulfate