Streptozocin ≥98% (by HPLC)

Supplier: ADIPOGEN CORP MS

Synonyms: 1-Methyl-1-nitroso-3-((2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)urea, Streptozotocin

AG-CN2-0046-M050 AG-CN2-0046-M250 AG-CN2-0046-G001
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Streptozocin ≥98% (by HPLC)
Streptozocin

Potent alkylating agent and potent DNA methylating agent.


  • Diabetes inducer
  • Nitric oxide donor
  • Anti-cancer agent used in chemotherapy


Antibiotic. Diabetogenic. Induces diabetes mellitus in animal models through its toxic effects on pancreatic beta-cells. Mutagenic. Vasorelaxant. Cytotoxic to cells that express GLUT2 glucose transporter. O-GlcNAc-selective N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase (O-GlcNAcase) inhibitor. Genotoxic. Induces DNA damage. Produces DNA strand breaks. Cell death inducer. Antineoplastic. Anti-cancer agent used in chemotherapy. Induces cell cylce arrest at G2.


Off-white to pale yellow powder


Stable for at least two years after receipt when stored at -20°C.


Soluble in water or ethanol

Formula: C₈H₁₅N₃O₇
MW: 265.2 g/mol
Storage Temperature: Freezer
MDL Number: MFCD00006607
CAS Number: 18883-66-4

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