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Methotrexate

CAS: 59-05-2 | C20H22N8O5 | 454.447 g/mol

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 59-05-2
Molecular Formula C20H22N8O5
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 454.447
MDL Number MFCD00150847
InChI Key FBOZXECLQNJBKD-ZDUSSCGKSA-N
Synonym methotrexate, abitrexate, rheumatrex, amethopterin, mexate, metatrexan, hdmtx, trexall, methylaminopterinum, antifolan
PubChem CID 126941
ChEBI CHEBI:44185
IUPAC Name (2S)-2-[[4-[(2,4-diaminopteridin-6-yl)methyl-methylamino]benzoyl]amino]pentanedioic acid
SMILES CN(CC1=CN=C2C(=N1)C(=NC(=N2)N)N)C3=CC=C(C=C3)C(=O)NC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O
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Description

Description

Methotrexate is used as s cell cycle arresting agent that inhibits DHFR. It is used in treatment of cancer, autoimmune diseases, ectopic pregnancy, and for the induction of medical abortions. It acts by inhibiting the metabolism of folic acid. Methotrexate is one of the most effective and widely used medications for treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other inflammatory types of arthritis. It is used as an anticancer drug.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Solubility
Soluble in dilute HCl or dilute alkali hydroxide solutions (i.e. 0.1M NaOH). Insoluble in plain water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature: -20°C. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Protect from light
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Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H301-H360-H315-H319
Toxic if swallowed.
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.

P201-P202-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P310-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c

H301-H315-H319-H335-H340-H360FD

DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ALKALOIDS, SOLID, N.O.S.

EINECSNumber : 200-413-8

RTECSNumber : MA1225000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Store at -20°C

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RUO – Research Use Only