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Hydroxyurea

Anti-neoplastic agent that blocks DNA replication by inhibiting ribonucleotide reductase.

Synonym(s):

Hydroxyurea, Ribonucleotide Reductase Inhibitor I, RNR Inhibitor I

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
CH4N2O2
CAS Number:
127-07-1
Molecular Weight:
76.05
MDL number:
MFCD00007943
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white

solubility

water: 5 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/CH4N2O2/c2-1(4)3-5/h5H,(H3,2,3,4)

InChI key

VSNHCAURESNICA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Anti-neoplastic agent that blocks DNA replication by inhibiting ribonucleotide reductase. Induces apoptosis in chronic myelogenous leukemia lymphocytes. Reported to enhance the radiation effects in pancreatic adenocarcinoma cells. Releases NO in the presence of oxidizing agents.
Antineoplastic agent. Blocks DNA replication by inhibiting ribonucleotide reductase. Induces apoptosis in chronic myelogenous leukemia lymphocytes.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
Inhibiting ribonucleotide reductase
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Warning

Toxicity: Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (D)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, store in the refrigerator (4°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 2 months at 4°C.

Other Notes

Leyden, D., et al. 2000. Anticancer Res.20, 133.
Tsuchiya, K., et al. 1999. Free Radic. Biol. Med. 27, 347.
Anand, S., et al. 1995. Cancer Lett.88, 101.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H340 - H361

Hazard Classifications

Muta. 1B - Repr. 2

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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