About (+)-Thalidomide
(+)-Thalidomide Synonym: R-(+)-2-(2,6-Dioxo-3-piperidinyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C13H10N2O4Molecular Weight: 258.23CAS Number: 2614-06-4 assay 98% (HPLC) form powder color white to beige solubility DMSO: soluble15mg/mL, clear originator Celgene storage temp. room temp Gene Information human ... LITAF(9516), TNF(7124)mouse ... Nos2(18126)rat ... Nos1(24598) Description Biochem/physiol Actions (-)-Thalidomide selectively inhibits biosynthesis of tumor necrosis factor (TNF-). (R)-Thalidomide is called "safe enantiomer", but it can be converted in the body to (S)-isomer. Preparation Note Thalidomide is soluble in DMSO at a concentration that is greater than or equal to 20 mg/ml. It is insoluble in ethanol and water. Application Thalidomide has been used to study its teratogenic effects in chicken embryos and human embryonic cells. This study reported that thalidomide causes limb defects by stabilizing PTEN, inhibiting the expression of Akt and activating caspase-dependent apoptosis[1]. Thalidomide has also been used for studying glutathione mediated teratogenic resistance in mouse embryos[2]. Features and Benefits This compound was developed by Celgene.
FAQs of (+)-Thalidomide:
Q: What is the molecular formula of (+)-Thalidomide?
A: The molecular formula of (+)-Thalidomide is C13H10N2O4.
Q: What is the purity percentage of (+)-Thalidomide?
A: The purity of (+)-Thalidomide is 99%.
Q: What is the appearance of (+)-Thalidomide?
A: (+)-Thalidomide appears as a white solid.
Q: What is the melting point of (+)-Thalidomide?
A: The melting point of (+)-Thalidomide is 273-276C.
Q: What is the density of (+)-Thalidomide?
A: The density of (+)-Thalidomide is 1.60.1 g/cm.