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Colcemid

SKU 71672781 CAS 477-30-5 C21H25NO5 MW 371.43 Available on enquiry

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Colcemid is a microtubule-depolymerizing agent used in cell biology to arrest cells in metaphase, commonly employed in chromosome preparation for karyotyping. It is a synthetic derivative of colchicine with the CAS number 477-30-5, molecular formula C21H25NO5, and molecular weight of 371.43 g/mol. Stored at 2 to 8 °C, it carries a Danger signal word due to its toxicity. Molekula supplies Colcemid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 71672781
CAS Number: 477-30-5
IUPAC Name: (7S)-1,2,3,10-tetramethoxy-7-(methylamino)-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzo[a]heptalen-9-one
EC Number: 207-514-6
Molecular Formula: C21H25NO5
Molecular Weight: 371.43
Exact Mass: 371.1733
SMILES: CN[C@H]1CCC2=CC(=C(C(=C2C3=CC=C(C(=O)C=C13)OC)OC)OC)OC
InChIKey: NNJPGOLRFBJNIW-HNNXBMFYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C21H25NO5/c1-22-15-8-6-12-10-18(25-3)20(26-4)21(27-5)19(12)13-7-9-17(24-2)16(23)11-14(13)15/h7,9-11,15,22H,6,8H2,1-5H3/t15-/m0/s1
PubChem CID: 220401

Synonyms

Deacetylmethylcolchicine
Demecolcin
Demecolcine
Desmecolcine
Kolchamin
Kolkamin
Methylcolchicine
Omain
Omaine
Santavy's substance F

Frequently asked questions

What is Colcemid used for?

Colcemid is used to arrest cells in metaphase during cell division, commonly in chromosome preparation for karyotyping and cytogenetic analysis.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Colcemid?

The formula is C21H25NO5 with a molecular weight of 371.43 g/mol.

How should Colcemid be stored?

Colcemid should be stored at 2 to 8 °C and protected from light.

What grade of Colcemid is available?

Colcemid is available in research grade, suitable for laboratory use in cytogenetic applications.

Can Molekula supply Colcemid in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Colcemid in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with a Colcemid order?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.