Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Baccatin III (CAS: 27548-93-2)?
Answer
Baccatin III is primarily used in pharmaceutical research and development as a precursor for the synthesis of paclitaxel, a widely used chemotherapy medication. It also finds applications in drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, and as a starting material for the production of other taxane derivatives. Due to its biological properties, it is studied for potential therapeutic uses in cancer treatment and other medical fields.
About
CAS No
27548-93-2
English Name
Baccatin III
Molecular Formula
C31H38O11
Molecular Weight
586.63 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)O[C@H]1C(=O)[C@]2(C)[C@@H](O)C[C@@H]3[C@]([C@H]2[C@@H]([C@]2(C(C1=C(C)[C@@H](O)C2)(C)C)O)OC(=O)c1ccccc1)(CO3)OC(=O)C
InChIKey
OVMSOCFBDVBLFW-VHLOTGQHSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
