| Cantharidin is a well known natural compound produced by beetles of the Meloidae and Oedemeridae families. Insecticidal toxin. Apoptosis inducer in human H460 human lung cancer cells. Synonyms: (3aalpha,4beta,7beta,7aalpha)-Hexahydro-3a,7a-dimethyl-4,7-epoxyisobenzofuran-1,3-dione, 2,3-Dimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dicarboxylic Anhydride, Cantharidin, 1,2-Dimethyl-3,6-epoxyperhydrophthalic Anhydride, Canthacur Cantharides Camphor, Cantharidine, Cantharone, Hexahydro-3a,7a-dimethyl-4,7-epoxyisobenzofuran-1,3-dione, Kantaridin, NSC 61805 exo-1,2-cis-Dimethyl-3,6-epoxyhexahydrophthalic Anhydride CAS No: 56-25-7 Molecular Formula: C10H12O4 Molecular Weight: 196.20 Appearance: White to off-white solid Purity: 98% Melting Point: 214-215C Solubility: Chloroform, Methanol Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4C. Hygroscopic,, under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. |
