Paclitaxel (Taxol) Description
Paclitaxel, also known as Taxol, is a chemotherapeutic agent extracted from the bark of the Pacific yew tree, Taxus brevifolia. It is widely used in the treatment of various cancers, including ovarian, breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers, due to its mechanism of stabilizing microtubules, thereby inhibiting cell division and inducing apoptosis in cancer cells. Paclitaxel’s effectiveness in slowing or stopping cancer cell growth makes it a cornerstone in oncology treatment regimens.
Paclitaxel (Taxol) Specification
Product Name | Paclitaxel (Taxol) |
CAS No. | 33069-62-4 |
Molecular Formula | C47H51NO14 |
Molecular Weight | 853.91 |
Botanical Source | Taxaceae |
Purity | 98% HPLC |
Appearance | White powder |
Package | 25 kg/drum |
Storage | Stored in cool & dry places, away from direct sunlight and heat. |
Shelf Life | 2 years |
Paclitaxel (Taxol) Application:
- Ovarian Cancer: As a first-line treatment and for advanced stages.
- Breast Cancer: Used in cases where the disease has spread or when other treatments have failed, and in neoadjuvant therapy.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): Employed in combination with other chemotherapy agents.
- Pancreatic Cancer: Used in metastatic pancreatic cancer, often in combination with other drugs.
- AIDS-related Kaposi’s Sarcoma: For patients unresponsive to standard treatments.
- Head and Neck Cancer: As part of chemoradiotherapy protocols.
- Cervical Cancer: In advanced cervical cancer, combined with cisplatin or as part of chemoradiotherapy.
Details
Product Name | Paclitaxel (Taxol) |
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CAS No. | 33069-62-4 |
Molecular Formula | C47H51NO14 |
Molecular Weight | 853.91 |
Botanical Source | Taxaceae |
Purity | 98% HPLC |
Appearance | White powder |
Package | 25 kg/drum |
Storage | Stored in cool & dry places, protected from direct sunlight and heat. |
Shelf Life | 2 years |
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