Difluoromethylornithine HCl, DHODH inhibitor (TBI2247)

Description

Product Details

Formal Name: DL-α-Difluoromethylornithine ∙ Hydrochloride ∙ Monohydrate

Alternate Names: DFMO; Eflornithine

Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂F₂N₂O₂ ∙ HCl ∙ H2O

Formula Weight: 182.17 ∙ 36.46 ∙ 18.02

CAS Number: 96020-91-6

Purity: >98%

Formulation: Powder

Solubility: Soluble in Water (up to 25 mg/ml).

Storage: Room temperature

Stability: ≥ 2 years.

Applications

DHODH inhibitor

Functions

Difluoromethylornithine HCl (96020-91-6) is a selective inhibitor of ornithine decarboxylase. Induces apoptosis in a variety of cells. Difluoromethylornithine HCl displays cancer chemopreventive activity. Cell permeable. Active in vivo.

Application Procedures

First dissolved in water (up to 25 mg/ml), then diluted to aqueous buffer. Solutions in distilled water may be stored at -20°C for up to 3 months.