Category:
Prophylactic Biological Products
CAS NO:
NA
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Paclitaxel is a microtubule-stabilizing chemotherapy agent derived from the bark of the Pacific yew tree. Its core synthesis involves complex extraction or semi-synthesis using 10-deacetylbaccatin III. The molecular formula is C47H51NO14, with CAS No. 33069-62-4.
Strictly requires hospital administration due to severe hypersensitivity risks. Storage must be maintained at controlled room temperature, protected from light, and handled within certified fume hoods to mitigate cytotoxic exposure.