Isocryptolepine

• CAT Number: I029553
• Molecular Formula: C16H12N2
• Molecular Weight: 232.286
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Isocryptolepine
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: 5-methyl-5H-indolo[3,2-c]quinoline
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H12N2/c1-18-10-13-11-6-2-4-8-14(11)17-16(13)12-7-3-5-9-15(12)18/h2-10H,1H3
• InChIKey: GLYLOCYYFNTVGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CN1C2=CC=CC=C2C3=NC4=CC=CC=C4C3=C1

Isocryptolepine is Potent Topoisomerase‑I Inhibitor.

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