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Sigma-Aldrich

Tirapazamine

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

4-Hydroxy-1-oxido-1,2,4-benzotriazin-1-ium-3-imine, SR 259075, SR 4233, Tirazone, Win 59075

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H6N4O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
178.15
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

, orange to dark orange-red

solubility

DMSO: 10 mg/mL, clear

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

Nc1n[n+]([O-])c2ccccc2[n+]1[O-]

InChI

1S/C7H6N4O2/c8-7-9-11(13)6-4-2-1-3-5(6)10(7)12/h1-4H,(H2,8,9)

InChI key

ORYDPOVDJJZGHQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Tirapazamine has been used to evaluate its cytotoxic effect on U-251 MG (glioblastoma cell line) cell viability.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Under hypoxic conditions, tirapazamine is a potent cytotoxic agent that induces apoptosis by inducing breaks in single and double stranded DNA, as well as chromosomal breaks. The compound sensitizes cells to other ionizing radiation and other cytotoxic agents like cisplatin.

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Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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