MTIC
MTIC, the active metabolite of Temozolomide (TMZ), is a DNA alkylating agent. MTIC has antitumor activity [1][2][3][4].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
3413-72-7
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Drug Metabolite
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Cancer-programmed cell death
Field of Research
Cancer; Neurological Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/mtic.html
Purity
99.51
Solubility
DMSO : 25 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)
Smiles
O=C(C1=C(/N=N/NC)N=CN1)N
Molecular Formula
C5H8N6O
Molecular Weight
168.16
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Ramalho MJ, et al. Biophysical interaction of temozolomide and its active metabolite with biomembrane models: The relevance of drug-membrane interaction for Glioblastoma Multiforme therapy. Eur J Pharm Biopharm. 2019;136:156-163. |[2]Nagasawa HT, et al. The mechanism of alkylation of DNA by 5- (3-methyl-1-triazeno) imidazole-4-carboxamide (MIC), a metabolite of DIC (NSC-45388) . Non-involvement of diazomethane. Chem Biol Interact. 1974 Jun;8 (6) :403-13.|[3]Tsang LL, et al. Comparison of the cytotoxicity in vitro of temozolomide and dacarbazine, prodrugs of 3-methyl- (triazen-1-yl) imidazole-4-carboxamide. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol. 1991;27 (5) :342-6.|[4]Beal DD, et al. Carcinogenicity of the antineoplastic agent, 5- (3,3-dimethyl-1-triazeno) -imidazole-4-carboxamide, and its metabolites in rats. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1975 Apr;54 (4) :951-7.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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