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Azaserine

Hybri-Max, γ-irradiated, 50x, lyophilized powder, BioXtra, suitable for hybridoma

Synonym(s):

O-Diazoacetyl-L-serine

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H7N3O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
173.13
Beilstein:
1726602
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352207
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.75

grade

Hybri-Max

Quality Level

sterility

γ-irradiated

product line

BioXtra

form

lyophilized powder

technique(s)

cell culture | hybridoma: suitable

impurities

endotoxin, tested

antibiotic activity spectrum

fungi

Mode of action

enzyme | inhibits

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

N[C@@H](COC(=O)C=[N+]=[N-])C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C5H7N3O4/c6-3(5(10)11)2-12-4(9)1-8-7/h1,3H,2,6H2,(H,10,11)/t3-/m0/s1

InChI key

MZZGOOYMKKIOOX-VKHMYHEASA-N

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General description

Chemical structure: amino acid derivatives

Application

For use in hybridoma cell culture applications as a myeloma selection agent. Used to study inhibition of formylglycinamide ribonucleotide amidotransferase and PRPP amidotransferase.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Azaserine is an antibiotic, generated by Streptomyces fragilis. It is considered as a potential mutation inducing agent. It is known to promote pancreatic cancer and induces adenoma and carcinoma in vivo and in vitro. Azaserine also stimulates kidney and liver tumors in rats.

Reconstitution

Reconstitute contents of vial with 10 mL sterile cell culture medium. Stock solution is sufficient to prepare 500 mL medium. Final working concentration: 5.7 μM azaserine.

Legal Information

Hybri-Max is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Carc. 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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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