Aminopterin sodium

SKU: orb1685442

Description

Aminopterin sodium is a folate antagonist that competitively inhibits dihydrofolate reductase, blocking tetrahydrofolate synthesis. This small molecule is used in research for studying immunosuppression and oncology, with applications in both in vitro enzyme assays and in vivo model systems.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 58602-66-7
• MW: 463.41
• Formula: C₁₉H₂₀N₈NaO₅
• SMILES: [Na].Nc1nc(N)c2nc(CNc3ccc(cc3)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(O)=O)C(O)=O)cnc2n1
• Target: Others,Antifolate

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

168013311