Hydroxycamptothecin is a semi-synthetic derivative of camptothecin, a natural alkaloid extracted from Camptotheca acuminata. It appears as a yellow to orange crystalline powder, sparingly soluble in water, and is known for its antitumor activity. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Irinotecan and Camptosar. Its PubChem CID is 97226.
Hydroxycamptothecin
| CAS No | 19685-09-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C20H16N2O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 364.4 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (19S)-19-ethyl-7,19-dihydroxy-17-oxa-3,13-diazapentacyclo[11.8.0.02,11.04,9.015,20]henicosa-1(21),2(11),3,5,7,9,15(20)-heptaene-14,18-dione |
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Hydroxycamptothecin is a semi-synthetic derivative of camptothecin, a natural alkaloid extracted from Camptotheca acuminata. It appears as a yellow to orange crystalline powder, sparingly soluble in water, and is known for its antitumor activity.
The listed CAS number is 19685-09-7.
The listed molecular formula is C20H16N2O5.
The listed molecular weight is 364.4 g/mol.
(19S)-19-ethyl-7,19-dihydroxy-17-oxa-3,13-diazapentacyclo[11.8.0.02,11.04,9.015,20]henicosa-1(21),2(11),3,5,7,9,15(20)-heptaene-14,18-dione.
The source lists Irinotecan and Camptosar.