Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Epirubicin hydrochloride (CAS: 56390-09-1)?
Answer
Epirubicin hydrochloride (CAS: 56390-09-1) is primarily used in oncology to treat breast cancer, lymphoma, and other solid tumors. It is also employed in combination therapy for certain types of leukemia and gastrointestinal cancers. As a derivative of doxorubicin, it is valued for its efficacy in targeting rapidly dividing cancer cells.
About
CAS No
56390-09-1
English Name
Epirubicin hydrochloride
Molecular Formula
C27H30ClNO11
Molecular Weight
579.99 g/mol
SMILES
OCC(=O)[C@@]1(O)C[C@H](O[C@H]2C[C@H](N)[C@H]([C@@H](O2)C)O)c2c(C1)c(O)c1c(c2O)C(=O)c2c(C1=O)cccc2OC.Cl
InChIKey
MWWSFMDVAYGXBV-FGBSZODSSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
