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Cantharidin, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: J61801.MC
100mg, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Cantharidin, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: J61801.MC
100mg, Each
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
56-25-7
IUPAC Name
(1R,2S,6R,7S)-2,6-dimethyl-4,10-dioxatricyclo[5.2.1.0²,⁶]decane-3,5-dione
Molecular Formula
C10H12O4
InChI Key
DHZBEENLJMYSHQ-XCVPVQRUSA-N
SMILES
C[C@]12[C@@H]3CC[C@@H](O3)[C@@]1(C)C(=O)OC2=O
Specifications
Specification SheetForm
Powder
Purity
≥97.0%
Description
Cantharidin is used as a potent inhibitor of PP2A phosphatase activity. It has been shown to stimulate cell cycle progression and induce premature mitosis, used topically (0.7%) as an anti-wart treatment, and has been shown to be active in cervical, tongue, neuroblastoma, bone, leukemia, ovarian, colon, and various other cancer cell lines.
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Applications
Cantharidin is used as a potent inhibitor of PP2A phosphatase activity. It has been shown to stimulate cell cycle progression and induce premature mitosis, used topically (0.7%) as an anti-wart treatment, and has been shown to be ac
Cantharidin is used as a potent inhibitor of PP2A phosphatase activity. It has been shown to stimulate cell cycle progression and induce premature mitosis, used topically (0.7%) as an anti-wart treatment, and has been shown to be ac
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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Acute oral toxicity
Category 2
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
Category 3
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H300 - Fatal if swallowed
H315 - Causes skin irritation
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
P330 - Rinse mouth
P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention