(±)-Methotrexate

• UNSPSC Description:

  (±)-Methotrexate ((±)-Amethopterin) is a racemate of Methotrexate (HY-14519). Methotrexate, an antimetabolite and antifolate agent, inhibits the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase, thereby preventing the conversion of Folic acid into Tetrahydrofolate, and inhibiting DNA synthesis[1].

• Target Antigen:

  Others

• Type:

  Reference compound

• Related Pathways:

  Others

• Field of Research:

  Others

• Assay Protocol:

  https://www.medchemexpress.com/racemic-methotrexate.html

• Smiles:

  O=C(C(CCC(O)=O)NC(C1=CC=C(C=C1)N(C)CC2=NC3=C(N=C(N=C3N=C2)N)N)=O)O

• Molecular Weight:

  454.44

• References & Citations:

  [1]Tian H, et al. Understanding the mechanisms of action of methotrexate: implications for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Bull NYU Hosp Jt Dis. 2007;65(3):168-73.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Room temperature

• Clinical Information:

  Launched

• CAS Number:

  60388-53-6