Compound Q&A
What is Epothilone D (CAS: 189453-10-9)?
Answer
Epothilone D is a potent antimitotic agent with a unique mechanism of action. It is a secondary metabolite produced by Streptomyces cellulosus. Epothilone D exhibits anticancer properties by stabilizing microtubules, inhibiting cell division, and inducing apoptosis in tumor cells.
About
CAS No
189453-10-9
English Name
Epothilone D
Molecular Formula
C27H41NO5S
Molecular Weight
491.68 g/mol
SMILES
CC1CCCC(=CCC(OC(=O)CC(C(C(=O)C(C1O)C)(C)C)O)C(=CC2=CSC(=N2)C)C)C
InChIKey
XOZIUKBZLSUILX-GIQCAXHBSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-15 15:53
