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Chemical
CAS Num	878739-06-1
Chemical Formula	C27H25N5O2
Molecular Weight	451.5197
IUPAC Chemical Name	3-(Cyano-dimethyl-methyl)-N-[4-methyl-3-(3-methyl-4-oxo-3,4-dihydro-quinazolin-6-ylamino)-phenyl]-benzamide
Exact Mass	451.20083
Elemental Analysis	C, 71.82; H, 5.58; N, 15.51; O, 7.09
Synonym	AZ628; AZ-628; AZ 628
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, not in water
SMILES Code	O=C(NC1=CC=C(C)C(NC2=CC3=C(N=CN(C)C3=O)C=C2)=C1)C4=CC=CC(C(C)(C#N)C)=C4
Biological
Targets and Effects	N/A
Pathways	Apoptosis
Physical
Appearance	white solid powder
Purity	>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition	Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition	Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Shelf Life	>2 years if stored properly