Cantharidin

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£192.00

SKU:: 443903
Molecular Weight:: 196.2
Purity:: ≥98%
Storage Conditions:: 4°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 56-25-7
Format:: White to off-white solid
Extra Details:: Cantharidin is a well known natural compound produced by beetles of the Meloidae and Oedemeridae families. Insecticidal toxin. Apoptosis inducer in human H460 human lung cancer cells. Synonyms: (3aα,4β,7β,7aα)-Hexahydro-3a,7a-dimethyl-4,7-epoxyisobenzofuran-1,3-dione; _x000B_2,3-Dimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dicarboxylic Anhydride;_x000B_Cantharidin; 1,2-Dimethyl-3,6-epoxyperhydrophthalic Anhydride; Canthacur_x000B_Cantharides Camphor; Cantharidine; Cantharone; Hexahydro-3a,7a-dimethyl-4,7-epoxyisobenzofuran-1,3-dione; Kantaridin; NSC 61805_x000B_exo-1,2-cis-Dimethyl-3,6-epoxyhexahydrophthalic Anhydride CAS No: 56-25-7 Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₄ Molecular Weight: 196.20 Appearance: White to off-white solid Purity: ≥98% Melting Point: 214-215°C Solubility: Chloroform, Methanol Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4°C. Hygroscopic,, under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.