Category:
Plant Extracts
CAS NO:
19685-09-7
10-hydroxycamptothecin (HCPT) is a water-soluble topoisomerase I inhibitor derived from Camptotheca acuminata. Synthesized via semi-synthesis or extraction, its molecular formula is C20H16N2O4 and CAS No. 959-08-2.
Requires strict storage below -20°C in dark conditions to prevent lactone ring hydrolysis. Handling mandates PPE due to potential cytotoxicity and mutagenic risks.