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MedKoo CAT#: 562160

CAS#: 117-10-2

Description: Danthron, also known as Chrysazine, Chrysazin, Dantron, and Antrapurol, is an inhibitor of HO-1/CPR BRET signal. It acts by significantly reducing BRETmax from cells coexpressing CPR-GFP and Luc-HO-1.


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Danthron
CAS# 117-10-2

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 562160
Name: Danthron
CAS#: 117-10-2
Chemical Formula: C14H8O4
Exact Mass: 240.04
Molecular Weight: 240.210
Elemental Analysis: C, 70.00; H, 3.36; O, 26.64

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Synonym: Danthron; Chrysazin; Dantron; Antrapurol; Chrysazine;

IUPAC/Chemical Name: 1,8-Dihydroxyanthraquinone

InChi Key: QBPFLULOKWLNNW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C14H8O4/c15-9-5-1-3-7-11(9)14(18)12-8(13(7)17)4-2-6-10(12)16/h1-6,15-16H

SMILES Code: O=C(C1=C2C(O)=CC=C1)C3=CC=CC(O)=C3C2=O

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001

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The following data is based on the product molecular weight 240.21 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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