Difluoromethylornithine HCl
Eflornithine hydrochloride hydrate (DFMO) is an irreversible ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) inhibitor. It is used in research for its antitumor properties and has clinical application in treating hirsutism. Studies utilize it in both in vitro and in vivo models to investigate polyamine metabolism in cancer and dermatology.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
96020-91-6
Product Name Alternative
DFMO; Eflornithine
Field of Research
Cell Biology
Purity
>98%
Bioactivity
DHODH inhibitor
Form
Powder
Solubility
Soluble in Water (up to 25 mg/ml) .
Smiles
O.Cl.NCCCC (N) (C (F) F) C (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C6H12F2N2O2 • HCl • H2O
Molecular Weight
236.7
Storage Conditions
RT
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
DL-α-Difluoromethylornithine, hydrochloride monohydrate
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