4′‑Demethylepipodophyllotoxin is a derivative of the epipodophyllotoxin family. It functions as a potent inhibitor of microtubule assembly, and is often encountered in biochemical research as an impurity or analog of podophyllotoxin derivatives. The directory classifies it as a under development API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include 4′-DMEP, 4′-O-demethylepipodophyllotoxin and etoposide aglycone. It is also listed for alternate use as: API Intermediate. Its PubChem CID is 122797.
4′‑Demethylepipodophyllotoxin
| CAS No | 6559‑91‑7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C21H20O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 400.4 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (5S,5aR,8aR,9R)‑5‑hydroxy‑9‑(4‑hydroxy‑3,5‑dimethoxyphenyl)‑5a,6,8a,9‑tetrahydro‑5H‑[2]benzofuro[5,6‑f][1,3]benzodioxol‑8‑one |
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4′‑Demethylepipodophyllotoxin is a derivative of the epipodophyllotoxin family. It functions as a potent inhibitor of microtubule assembly, and is often encountered in biochemical research as an impurity or analog of podophyllotoxin derivatives.
The listed CAS number is 6559‑91‑7.
The listed molecular formula is C21H20O8.
The listed molecular weight is 400.4 g/mol.
(5S,5aR,8aR,9R)‑5‑hydroxy‑9‑(4‑hydroxy‑3,5‑dimethoxyphenyl)‑5a,6,8a,9‑tetrahydro‑5H‑[2]benzofuro[5,6‑f][1,3]benzodioxol‑8‑one.
The source lists 4'-DMEP, 4'-O-demethylepipodophyllotoxin and etoposide aglycone.