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Eflornithine (hydrochloride)

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Description
Eflornithine hydrochloride is a specific, irreversible inhibitor of the enzyme ornithine decarboxylase. Eflornithine is a medication for the treatment of African trypanosomiasis and excessive facial hair growth in women.
CAS Number
68278-23-9
Product Name Alternative
DFMO hydrochloride; MDL71782 hydrochloride; RMI71782 hydrochloride; α-difluoromethylornithine hydrochloride
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H302, H312, H332
Target
Parasite
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Anti-infection
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Infection; Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/eflornithine-hydrochloride.html
Purity
99.90
Solubility
H2O : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
NC(CCCN)(C(F)F)C(O)=O.[H]Cl
Molecular Formula
C6H13ClF2N2O2
Molecular Weight
218.63
Precautions
H302, H312, H332
References & Citations
[1]Burri C, et al. Eflornithine for the treatment of human African trypanosomiasis. Parasitol Res. 2003 Jun;90 Supp 1:S49-52.|[2]Balfour JA, et al. Topical eflornithine. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2001;2 (3) :197-201; discussion 202.|[3]Kumar A, et al. A method to improve the efficacy of topical eflornithine hydrochloride cream. Drug Deliv. 2016 Jun;23 (5) :1495-501.|[4]Lipke DW, et al. Eflornithine alters changes in vascular responsiveness associated with coarctation hypertension. Clin Exp Hypertens. 1997 Apr;19 (3) :297-312.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
Launched
Isoform
Trypanosoma

Chemical Information

Eflornithine hydrochloride anhydrous

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CAS Number68278-23-9
PubChem CID57004
IUPAC Name2,5-diamino-2-(difluoromethyl)pentanoic acid;hydrochloride
Molecular FormulaC6H13ClF2N2O2
Molecular Weight218.63
Topological Polar Surface Area89.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count4
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count6
Rotatable Bond Count5
Heavy Atom Count13
Formal Charge0
Complexity166
SMILES
C(CC(C(F)F)(C(=O)O)N)CN.Cl
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H12F2N2O2.ClH/c7-4(8)6(10,5(11)12)2-1-3-9;/h4H,1-3,9-10H2,(H,11,12);1H
InChIKey
VKDGNNYJFSHYKD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Structure
2D Structure
2D structure of Eflornithine hydrochloride anhydrous
CAS: 68278-23-9
CID: 57004
Formula: C6H13ClF2N2O2
MW: 218.63
Interactive 3D Structure
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Computed Properties
PropertyValue
Molecular Weight218.63
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count4
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count6
Rotatable Bond Count5
Exact Mass218.0633617
Monoisotopic Mass218.0633617
Topological Polar Surface Area89.3 Ų
Heavy Atom Count13
Formal Charge0
Complexity166
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count2
Compound Is CanonicalizedYes

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