Paclitaxel

Antitumor and antileukemic agent isolated from the bark of the yew tree, Taxus brevifolia. Synonyms: Soluble, CAS No: 33069-62-4, Molecular Formula: C47H51NO14, Molecular Weight: 853.91, Appearance: White powder, Purity: HPLC: ~99%, TLC: ~99%, 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: >212°C (dec.), 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°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.