Aminopterin


Linear Formula:  C19H20N8O5
Molecular Weight:  440.42g/mol
CAS Number: 54-62-6

Properties

Refractive index 1.761
M pt. 222℃(dec.)
Density 1.588g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H300 - H360FD
Precautionary Statement  P201 - P202 - P264 - P270 - P280 - P301 + P310
Symbol
Signal word Danger
HS Code 3822009000
Storage Temp. 0-10℃
Storage Class 6.1
Packaging Glass Bottle
UN Number 2811

Description

Recommended products
Ammonium acetate PurChrom for HPLC 99.0%

Application
Aminopterin (or 4-aminopteroic acid) the 4-amino derivative of folic acid is an antineoplastic drug with immunosuppressive properties often used in chemotherapy.

Purpose
For R&D use onlynot for drug household or other uses.

General Description
Aminopterin is a synthetic derivative of pterin. Aminopterin works as an enzyme inhibitor by competing for the folate binding site of the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase. Its binding affinity for dihydrofolate reductase effectively blocks tetrahydrofolate synthesis. This results in the depletion of nucleotide precursors and inhibition of DNA RNA and protein synthesis.