RK-682
Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase Inhibitor
Product Specifications
Background
RK 682 is a specific inhibitor of protein tyrosine phosphatase. It is naturally occurring calcium salt of 3-hexadecanoyl-5-hydroxymethyl-tetronic acid. RK 682 has been shown to inhibit cell cycle progression at G1 phase.
CAS Number
150627-37-5
Product Name Alternative
RK-682, (R) -3-Hexadecanoyl-5-hydroxymethyltetronic acid, (R) -4-Hydroxy-5- (hydroxymethyl) -3- (1-oxohexadecyl) -2 (5H) -furanone
UNSPSC
41116105
Type
Inhibitor
Source
Synthetic
Field of Research
Cell Signaling
Purity
≥98% (HPLC)
Weight
0.0002
Format
Solid
Solubility
Soluble DMSO, heptane and xylene: ≥8 mg/ml
Molecular Formula
C21H36O5
Molecular Weight
368.5
Precautions
Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.
References & Citations
1. Hamaguchi T., Sudo T., & Osada H. (1995) FEBS Letters. 372(1): 54–58.
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