Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (S)-10-Hydroxycamptothecin (CAS: 19685-09-7)?
Answer
(S)-10-Hydroxycamptothecin is primarily used in pharmaceutical research as a potential anticancer agent. It is also employed in medicinal chemistry for drug design and development. Additionally, it serves as a valuable compound in biochemical studies related to DNA metabolism and enzymatic inhibition. Its unique structure makes it a key player in the development of topoisomerase I inhibitors.
About
CAS No
19685-09-7
English Name
(S)-10-Hydroxycamptothecin
Molecular Formula
C20H16N2O5
Molecular Weight
364.35700000000014 g/mol
SMILES
CC[C@@]1(O)C(=O)OCc2c1cc3-c4nc5ccc(O)cc5cc4Cn3c2=O
InChIKey
HAWSQZCWOQZXHI-FQEVSTJZSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
