Compound Q&A
How is Actinomycin D (CAS: 50-76-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
Actinomycin D (CAS: 50-76-0) is synthesized through semi-synthetic methods, starting from actinorhodin, a natural product from Streptomyces bacteria. The synthesis involves several steps, including acetylation, cyclization, and modification of the molecule's structure to achieve the desired antitumor activity.
About
CAS No
50-76-0
English Name
Actinomycin D
Molecular Formula
C62H86N12O16
Molecular Weight
1255.44 g/mol
SMILES
CC1C(C(=O)NC(C(=O)N2CCCC2C(=O)N(CC(=O)N(C(C(=O)O1)C(C)C)C)C)C(C)C)NC(=O)C3=C4C(=C(C=C3)C)OC5=C(C(=O)C(=C(C5=N4)C(=O)NC6C(OC(=O)C(N(C(=O)CN(C(=O)C7CCCN7C(=O)C(NC6=O)C(C)C)C)C)C(C)C)C)N)C
InChIKey
RJURFGZVJUQBHK-IIXSONLDSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-22 12:37
