Merck
CN
All Photos(1)

Documents

251800

Sigma-Aldrich

Daunorubicin, Hydrochloride

Potent cell-permeable anticancer agent whose potential target site may be mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase.

Sign Into View Organizational & Contract Pricing
All Photos(1)
Synonym(s):
Daunorubicin, Hydrochloride, Daunomycin, HCl
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C27H29NO10 · xHCl
CAS Number:
23541-50-6
Molecular Weight:
527.52 (free base basis)
MDL number:
MFCD04974507
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

100

form

crystalline solid

potency

≥840 g/kg

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated (hygroscopic)

color

red

solubility

aqueous buffer: soluble
methanol: soluble
water: soluble

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

10-30°C

InChI

1S/C27H29NO10.ClH/c1-10-22(30)14(28)7-17(37-10)38-16-9-27(35,11(2)29)8-13-19(16)26(34)21-20(24(13)32)23(31)12-5-4-6-15(36-3)18(12)25(21)33;/h4-6,10,14,16-17,22,30,32,34-35H,7-9,28H2,1-3H3;1H/t10-,14-,16-,17-,22+,27-;/m0./s1

InChI key

GUGHGUXZJWAIAS-QQYBVWGSSA-N

General description

Potent cell-permeable anticancer agent whose potential target site may be mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase. Has been shown to inhibit RNA and DNA synthesis. Inhibits eukaryotic topoisomerases I and II. Induces DNA single-strand breaks. Also induces apoptosis in HeLa S3 tumor cells.
Potent cell-permeable anticancer agent whose potential target site may be mitochondrial cytochrome C oxidase. Has been shown to inhibit RNA and DNA synthesis and to intercalate into DNA. Inhibits eukaryotic topoisomerase I and II. Induces DNA single strand breaks. Induces apoptosis in HeLaS3 tumor cells.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
DNA synthesis, RNA synthesis
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (E)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, store in the refrigerator (4°C). Aqueous stock solutions are stable for up to 1 month at 4°C.

Other Notes

Friedenberg, W.R., et al. 1995. Am. J. Clin. Oncol. 18, 105.
Papadopoulou, L.C., and Tsiftsoglou, A.S. 1993. Cancer Res. 53, 1072.
Skladanowski, A., and Konopa, J. 1993. Biochem. Pharmacol.46, 375.
Wolff, M., and Jelkmann, W. 1993. Ann. Hematol. 66, 27.
Bellec, F., et al. 1992. Flow Cytometry 13, 880.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Carc. 2 - Muta. 2 - Repr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot/Batch Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.

Already Own This Product?

Documents related to the products that you have purchased in the past have been gathered in the Document Library for your convenience.

Visit the Document Library

Difficulty Finding Your Product Or Lot/Batch Number?

Product numbers are combined with Pack Sizes/Quantity when displayed on the website (example: T1503-25G). Please make sure you enter ONLY the product number in the Product Number field (example: T1503).

Example:

T1503
Product Number
-
25G
Pack Size/Quantity

Additional examples:

705578-5MG-PW

PL860-CGA/SHF-1EA

MMYOMAG-74K-13

1000309185

enter as 1.000309185)

Having trouble? Feel free to contact Technical Service for assistance.

Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product's label following the words 'Lot' or 'Batch'.

Aldrich Products

  • For a lot number such as TO09019TO, enter it as 09019TO (without the first two letters 'TO').

  • For a lot number with a filling-code such as 05427ES-021, enter it as 05427ES (without the filling-code '-021').

  • For a lot number with a filling-code such as STBB0728K9, enter it as STBB0728 without the filling-code 'K9'.

Not Finding What You Are Looking For?

In some cases, a COA may not be available online. If your search was unable to find the COA you can request one.

Request COA

Pietri Puustinen et al.
Autophagy, 16(10), 1871-1888 (2020-01-28)
Macroautophagy/autophagy is a central component of the cytoprotective cellular stress response. To enlighten stress-induced autophagy signaling, we screened a human kinome siRNA library for regulators of autophagic flux in MCF7 human breast carcinoma cells and identified the catalytic subunit of

Our team of scientists has experience in all areas of research including Life Science, Material Science, Chemical Synthesis, Chromatography, Analytical and many others.

Contact Technical Service