Mycophenolic acid ≥95% (by HPLC), Sigma-Aldrich®
Supplier: MilliporeSigma
Synonyms:
(E)-6-(4-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-7-methyl-3-oxo-1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran-5-yl)-4-methylhex-4-enoic acid
White to off-white solid
An immunosuppressive agent that inhibits de novo purine nucleotide synthesis via inhibition of IMP dehydrogenase and prevents the formation of XMP and GMP. Useful for selection of animal cells that express the E. coli gene coding for xanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase. Also suppresses cytokine-induced nitric oxide production in mouse and rat vascular endothelial cells.
Soluble in EtOH or 0.1 N NaOH
Formula:
C₁₇H₂₀O₆ MW: 320.34 g/mol |
MDL Number:
MFCD00036814 CAS Number: 24280-93-1 |
Learn more
About VWR
Avantor is a vertically integrated, global supplier of discovery-to-delivery solutions for...