Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Mertansine (CAS: 139504-50-0)?
Answer
Mertansine is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 332.36 g/mol. It is poorly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like DMSO. Mertansine reacts readily with nucleophiles and is often used in conjugation reactions. It has a pKa value of about 7.5 and a melting point around 180°C.
About
CAS No
139504-50-0
English Name
Mertansine
Molecular Formula
C35H48ClN3O10S
Molecular Weight
738.3 g/mol
SMILES
C[C@@H]1[C@@H]2C[C@]([C@@H](/C=C/C=C(/Cc3cc(c(c(c3)OC)Cl)N(C(=O)C[C@@H]([C@]4([C@H]1O4)C)OC(=O)[C@H](C)N(C)C(=O)CCS)C)\C)OC)(NC(=O)O2)O
InChIKey
ANZJBCHSOXCCRQ-FKUXLPTCSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-29 09:43
