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Paclitaxel (Taxol)

Cat no: P1792A


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Antitumor and antileukemic agent isolated from the bark of the yew tree, Taxus brevifolia. Solubility: Soluble in DMSO at 200mg/ml; soluble in ethanol at 40mg/ml; very poorly soluble in water; maximum solubility in water is ~10-20uM; buffers, serum or other additives may increase or decrease the aqueous solubility. Melting Point: As reported Elemental Analysis: Calculated: C: 64.74% H: 6.13% N: 1.61% Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Catalogue number: P1792A
Size: 100mg
Form: As reported
Purity: HPLC: ~99% TLC: ~99%
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