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Eflornithine Hydrochloride Monohydrate

Catalog No. E436000 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 96020-91-6 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
2,5-diamino-2-(difluoromethyl)pentanoic acid hydrate hydrochloride
IUPAC Traditional name
vaniqa hydrate hydrochloride
Synonyms
MDL 71782
2-(Difluoromethyl)-DL-ornithine Hydrochloride Hydrate
2-(Difluoromethyl)ornithine
α-(Difluoromethyl)-DL-ornithine
α-(Difluoromethyl)ornithine
DFMO
DL-2-(Difluoromethyl)ornithine
DL-α-(Difluoromethyl)ornithine
Elfornithine
MDL 71782A
Ornidyl
RFI 71782
RMI 71782
α,δ-Diamino-α-(difluoromethyl)valeric Acid

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 96020-91-6

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point >210°C (dec.)
Solubility Water
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
Irreversible inhibitor of ornithine decarboxylase, an enzyme involved in polyamine biosynthesis. Antineoplastic; antipneumocystic; antiprotozoal (Trypanosoma). Used in the treatment of hirsutism.

REFERENCES

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  • Haegele, K.D., et al.: Clin. Pharmacol. Ther., 30, 210 (1980)
  • Meyskens, F.L., et al.: Clin. Cancer Res., 5, 945 (1980)