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Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General description
- Colchicine (7alphah-colchicine) is an alkaloid found in Colchicum autumnale that has been shown to have anti-gout and anti-inflammatory properties
- Colchicine binds tubulin and prevents the migration of immune cells, reducing inflammation
Applications
- Colchicine is an anti-mitotic; may be used in the study of cell proliferation and migration
- Intended for in vivo and in vitro research applications
- For research use only, not intended to treat disease
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 150.0°C to 160.0°C |
| Color | Yellow |
| Infrared Spectrum | Authentic |
| Assay Percent Range | 96% min. on anhydrous and solvent-free substance (HPLC) |
| Packaging | Glass bottle |
| Quantity | 1 g |
| Beilstein | 14,IV,946 |
| Merck Index | 15,2455 |
| Specific Rotation | − 250.00 |
| Solubility Information | Solubility in water: 45g/l (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and chloroform,practically insoluble in petroleum ether,1g/220mL ether,1g/100mL benzene |
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Safety and Handling
- Colchicine
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B
- H340-May cause genetic defects.
- H300-Fatal if swallowed.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
RUO – Research Use Only
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