Product Details
Formal Name: S-2(3-Aminopropylamino)-ethylphosphothioic acid
Alternate Names: WR-2721
Molecular Formula: C5H15N2O3PS
Formula Weight: 214.22
CAS Number: 20537-88-6
Purity: >98%
Formulation: Powder
Solubility: Soluble in Water.
Storage: Room temperature
Stability: ≥ 1 year.
Applications
Cellular protectant
Functions
Amifostine is a broad sprectrun radio- and chemoprotective agent. Prevents chemotherapy-induced apoptosis, upregulates HIF-1α and restores transcriptional activity in specific p53 mutants.
Application Procedures
First dissolved in water, then diluted to aqueous buffer. Solutions in distilled water may be stored at -20°C for up to 3 months.