Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
78287-27-1
Standard:
In-house Standards,
7-Ethyl-Camptothecin (CAS 78287-27-1) is a potent topoisomerase I inhibitor derived from Camptotheca acuminata. Its molecular formula is C22H20N2O4. The compound serves as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of clinical anticancer agents like irinotecan.
Strictly store under inert atmosphere at -20°C to prevent lactone ring hydrolysis. Handle with appropriate PPE due to high cytotoxicity; avoid direct contact and inhalation during industrial processing.