Epothilone A
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Molecular Structure
Detailed Description
Epothilone A
CAS No:152044-53-6
Specifications: Medicine grade
Enterprise Standard
Appearance:White powder
Formula: C26H39NO6S
Synonyms: (-)-Epothilone A;Epo A;
(1S,3S,7S,10R,11S,12S,16R)-7,11-dihydroxy-8,8,10,12-tetramethyl-3-[(1E)-1-methyl-2-(2-methyl-4-thiazolyl)ethenyl]-4,17-dioxabicyclo[14.1.0]heptadecane-5,9-dione.;4,17-Dioxabicyclo[14.1.0]heptadecane-5,9-dione,7,1
Molecular Weight: 493.66
Epothilone-A is the first of a new class of compounds that can fight cancer cells that resist conventional chemotherapy. Altough the epothilones work in a manner similar to paclitaxel, they have simpler structures, are easier to make, and dissolve better in water.
- Epothilone A