Doxorubicin (Adriamycin, 14-Hydroxydaunomycin, Adriacin, Adriblastin, Caelyx, Dox, Doxil, Farmiblast

Doxorubicin is the most extensively studied of a family of highly fluorescent anthracycline antibiotics produced by several Streptomyces species, first reported in 1967 and later approved for human therapeutic use as an antitumor agent for the treatment of a wide range of cancers. Doxorubicin has also been reported to exhibit anti-HIV and antibacterial activity. The mode of action of doxorubicin is thought to be due to intercalation of DNA and inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis. CAS Number: 23214-92-8, Molecular Weight: 543.5, Source: Streptomyces peucetius MST-AS5775 , Purity: >99% (HPLC), Apperance: Supplied as an orange red solid, Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF and DMSO. Poor water solubility. Storage and Stability: Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C. Light Sensitive.