Temozolomide is a second generation imidazotetrazine anticancer chemotherapeutic that is clinically approved to treat gliobastoma multiforme, anaplastic astrocytoma, and oligodendrocytoma. Temozolomide acts as an alkylating agent, attaching alkyl groups to guanine bases in DNA and interfering with DNA replication. This compound is 100% orally bioavailable and enters the cerebrospinal fluid easily and quickly.
| Cas No. | 85622-93-1 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C6H6N6O2 |
| Formula Wt. | 194.15 |
| Chemical Name | 3,4-Dihydro-3-methyl-4-oxoimidazo[5,1-d]-1,2,3,5- tetrazine-8-carboxamide |
| IUPAC Name | 3-methyl-4-oxoimidazo[5,1-d][1,2,3,5]tetrazine-8-carboxamide |
| Synonym | Methazolastone, Temodal, Temodar |
| Melting Point | 212°C (dec) |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMSO to 39mg/mL, Water to 5 mg/mL, Ethanol <1mg/mL |
| Appearance | White to light pink powder |
| Store Temp | 4°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
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