Sceptrin

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  • CAT Number: I036103
  • CAS Number: 79703-25-6
  • Molecular Formula: C22H26Br2Cl2N10O2
  • Molecular Weight: 693.22
  • Purity: 98%
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Sceptrin (Cat.No:I036103) is a marine natural product derived from the sponge Agelas sceptrum. It exhibits various biological activities, including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties. Sceptrin’s unique chemical structure and diverse pharmacological effects make it an intriguing compound for drug discovery and potential therapeutic applications. Further research is ongoing to explore its medical potential.


Catalog Number I036103
CAS Number 79703-25-6
Synonyms

Sceptrin;

Molecular Formula C22H26Br2Cl2N10O2
Purity 98%
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 N,N'-(((1R,2R,3S,4S)-3,4-bis(2-amino-1H-imidazol-5-yl)cyclobutane-1,2-diyl)bis(methylene))bis(4-bromo-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxamide) dihydrochloride
InChI InChI=1S/C22H24Br2N10O2.2ClH/c23-9-1-13(27-3-9)19(35)29-5-11-12(6-30-20(36)14-2-10(24)4-28-14)18(16-8-32-22(26)34-16)17(11)15-7-31-21(25)33-15;;/h1-4,7-8,11-12,17-18,27-28H,5-6H2,(H,29,35)(H,30,36)(H3,25,31,33)(H3,26,32,34);2*1H/t11-,12-,17-,18-;;/m1../s1
InChIKey SFGZCXAQLPJJKC-WUYIMCQSSA-N
SMILES NC1=NC=C([C@@H]2[C@@H](C3=CN=C(N)N3)[C@H](CNC(C4=CC(Br)=CN4)=O)[C@H]2CNC(C5=CC(Br)=CN5)=O)N1.[H]Cl.[H]Cl
Reference

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