| Name | (-)-demecolcine |
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| Synonyms |
Benzo[a]heptalen-9(5H)-one, 6,7-dihydro-1,2,3,10-tetramethoxy-7-(methylamino)-, (7S)-
Benzo[a]heptalen-9(5H)-one, 6,7-dihydro-1,2,3,10-tetramethoxy-7-(methylamino)-, (S)- Demecolcine Benzo(a)heptalen-9(5H)-one, 6,7-dihydro-1,2,3,10-tetramethoxy-7-(methylamino)-, (S)- (7S)-1,2,3,10-Tetramethoxy-7-(methylamino)-6,7-dihydrobenzo[a]heptalen-9(5H)-one demecolcinum Colcemid EINECS 207-514-6 demecolcina N-Deacetyl-N-methylcolchicine MFCD00075459 |
| Description | Colcemid (Demecolcine), a derivative of colchicine, is a potent mitotic inhibitor[1][2]. Colcemid binds to the protein tubulin and arrest cells in metaphase for karyotyping assays. Colcemid incuces cell apoptosis and can be used for cancer research[2]. |
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| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
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| Boiling Point | 625.5±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 73-75ºC |
| Molecular Formula | C21H25NO5 |
| Molecular Weight | 371.427 |
| Flash Point | 332.1±31.5 °C |
| Exact Mass | 371.173279 |
| PSA | 66.02000 |
| LogP | 1.52 |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.0±1.8 mmHg at 25°C |
| Index of Refraction | 1.582 |
CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
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| Symbol |
GHS06 |
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H300 |
| Precautionary Statements | P264-P301 + P310 |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Gloves;half-mask respirator (US);multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US) |
| Hazard Codes | T: Toxic; |
| Risk Phrases | R25 |
| Safety Phrases | 22-24/25-45-36/37/39 |
| RIDADR | UN 2811 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | GH0800000 |
| Packaging Group | II |
| Hazard Class | 6.1(a) |
| Precursor 9 | |
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| DownStream 7 | |