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585970

(±)-Thalidomide

Selective inhibitor of TNF-α biosynthesis.

Synonym(s):

(±)-Thalidomide, (±)-2-(2,6-Dioxo-3-piperidinyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C13H10N2O4
CAS Number:
50-35-1
Molecular Weight:
258.23
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
MDL number:
MFCD00153873

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Product Name

(±)-Thalidomide, Selective inhibitor of TNF-α biosynthesis.

InChI

1S/C13H10N2O4/c16-10-6-5-9(11(17)14-10)15-12(18)7-3-1-2-4-8(7)13(15)19/h1-4,9H,5-6H2,(H,14,16,17)

InChI key

UEJJHQNACJXSKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white

solubility

DMSO: 25 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

10-30°C

Quality Level

100

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
TNF-α biosynthesis
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Toxic & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (G)

General description

Selective inhibitor of TNFα biosynthesis. Blocks basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF)-induced angiogenesis in cornea. An immunomodulator that inhibits replication of the HIV-1 virus. Has been used to treat AIDS-related oral ulcers.
Selective inhibitor of TNF-α biosynthesis. Blocks basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF)-induced angiogenesis in cornea. An immunomodulator that inhibits replication of the HIV-1 virus. Has been used to treat AIDS-related oral ulcers.

Other Notes

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Thompson, C. 1995. Lancet 346, 1289.
Tramontana, J.M., et al. 1995. Mol. Med. 1, 384.
D’Amato, R.J., et al. 1994. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 91, 4082.

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze(-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Legal Information

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

pictograms

Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

signalword

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Repr. 1A

Storage Class

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

wgk

WGK 3

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