(R)-(-)-Tetrahydrofurfurylamine is used in the synthesis of novel topoisomerase I targeting anti-cancer agents with mild to potent cytotoxic activity. Also used in the discovery and synthesis of orally bioavailable stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 inhibitors.
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Applications
(R)-(-)-Tetrahydrofurfurylamine is used in the synthesis of novel topoisomerase I targeting anti-cancer agents with mild to potent cytotoxic activity. Also used in the discovery and synthesis of orally bioavailable stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 inhibitors.
Solubility
Fully miscible with water.
Notes
Hygroscopic, store away from water/moisture. Store in cool. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Liu, G. et al. Discovery of Potent, Selective, Orally Bioavailable Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase 1 Inhibitors. J. Med. Chem. 2007, 50 (13), 3086-3100.
- Piotr Przybylski; Magdalena Włodarz; Bogumil Brzezinski; Franz Bartl. Spectroscopic studies and PM5 semiempirical calculations of tautomeric forms of gossypol schiff base with (R)-tetrahydrofurfurylamine. Journal of Molecular Structure. 2004, 691 (1-3), 227-234.