Aminopterin
Aminopterin (4-Aminofolic acid), the 4-amino derivative of folic acid, is a folic acid antagonist. Aminopterin catalyses the reduction of folic acid to tetrahydrofolic acid, and competitively inhibits dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) with a Ki of 3.7 pM. Aminopterin has anticancer and immunosuppressive activity. Aminopterin is used in treatment of pediatric leukemia[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
54-62-6
Product Name Alternative
4-Aminofolic acid; APGA
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H300, H315, H319, H341, H360
Target
Antifolate
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Cell Cycle/DNA Damage
Applications
Cancer-programmed cell death
Field of Research
Cancer; Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/aminopterin.html
Purity
99.33
Solubility
DMSO : 31.25 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)
Smiles
NC1=NC(N)=C2C(N=CC(CNC3=CC=C(C(N[C@@H](CCC(O)=O)C(O)=O)=O)C=C3)=N2)=N1
Molecular Formula
C19H20N8O5
Molecular Weight
440.41
Precautions
H300, H315, H319, H341, H360
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
Phase 2
Available Sizes
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