Eflornithine
Eflornithine (DFMO) is an orally active, selective inhibitor of ornithine decarboxylase used in research on African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) and certain cancers like glioma. Its mechanism of inhibiting polyamine synthesis has been validated in both in vitro and in vivo experimental models for these diseases.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
70052-12-9
Product Name Alternative
Parasite, MDL71782, DFMO, α-difluoromethylornithine, RMI71782
Field of Research
Infectious Disease & Virology, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
99.44% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:50 mg/mL (274.47 mM)
Smiles
O=C (O) C (N) (CCCN) C (F) F
Molecular Formula
C6H12F2N2O2
Molecular Weight
182.17
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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