Product Details
Formal Name: DL-α-Difluoromethylornithine ∙ Hydrochloride ∙ Monohydrate
Alternate Names: DFMO; Eflornithine
Molecular Formula: C6H12F2N2O2 ∙ HCl ∙ H2O
Formula Weight: 182.17 ∙ 36.46 ∙ 18.02
CAS Number: 96020-91-6
Purity: >98%
Formulation: Powder
Solubility: Soluble in Water (up to 25 mg/ml).
Storage: Room temperature
Stability: ≥ 2 years.
Applications
DHODH inhibitor
Functions
Difluoromethylornithine HCl (96020-91-6) is a selective inhibitor of ornithine decarboxylase. Induces apoptosis in a variety of cells. Difluoromethylornithine HCl displays cancer chemopreventive activity. Cell permeable. Active in vivo.
Application Procedures
First dissolved in water (up to 25 mg/ml), then diluted to aqueous buffer. Solutions in distilled water may be stored at -20°C for up to 3 months.