(Rac) -Norcantharidin
(Rac) -Norcantharidin ((Rac) -NCTD) is the racemic form of Norcantharidin. Norcantharidin is a demethylated derivative of Cantharidin and has antitumor activity[1][2][3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
5442-12-6
Product Name Alternative
(Rac) -NCTD
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H315, H319, H335
Target
Apoptosis
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Apoptosis
Applications
Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Field of Research
Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/norcantharidin.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.59
Solubility
DMSO : 125 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C1OC(C2C(O3)CCC3C21)=O
Molecular Formula
C8H8O4
Molecular Weight
168.15
Precautions
H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Pan MS, et al. Insight into norcantharidin, a small-molecule synthetic compound with potential multi-target anticancer activities. Chin Med. 2020 May 29;15:55.|[2]Zhou J, et al. Norcantharidin: research advances in pharmaceutical activities and derivatives in recent years. Biomed Pharmacother. 2020 Nov;131:110755.|[3]Zhang YY, et al. Norcantharidin inhibits the METTL16/MAT2A pathway to induce apoptosis and suppress tumor progression in ovarian cancer. Arch Biochem Biophys. 2025 Sep;771:110510.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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