Difluoromethylornithine

Difluoromethylornithine__ODC Inhibitor LDK378

Product Name Difluoromethylornithine
Description

ODC Inhibitor

Purity >98%
CAS No. 70052-12-9
Molecular Formula C6H12F2N2O2•HCl
Molecular Weight 218.63
Storage Temperature -20ºC
Shipping Temperature Shipped Ambient
Product Type Inhibitor
Solubility Soluble to 75 mM in water
Source Synthetic
Appearance White Solid
SMILES FC(F)NC(CCCN)C(O)=O
InChI InChI=1S/C6H12F2N2O2/c7-6(8)10-4(5(11)12)2-1-3-9/h4,6,10H,1-3,9H2,(H,11,12)/t4-/m0/s1
InChIKey LDLGBNXSBZFATB-BYPYZUCNSA-N
Safety Phrases Classification: Harmful. May be harmful if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin.
Safety Phrases:
S22 – Do not breathe dust
S24/25 – Avoid contact with skin and eyes
S36/37/39 – Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
Cite This Product Difluoromethylornithine (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SIH-200)

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19120488

Alternative Names N2-(Difluoromethyl)ornithine, DFMO, Eflornithine
Research Areas Cancer, Apoptosis
PubChem ID 3009
Scientific Background Inhibitor of ornithine decarboxylase that inhibits polyamine biosynthesis. Displays anti-apoptotic, anti-angiogenic and anti-parasitic activity.
References 1. Malhotra B., Noveck R., Behr D., Palmisano M. (2001) J Clin Pharmacol. 41: 972-978.