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Chemical
CAS Num	256411-32-2
Chemical Formula	C25H28ClN3O4
Molecular Weight	469.96
IUPAC Chemical Name	(4S)-4-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-11-(2-(isopropylamino)ethyl)-1,12-dihydro-14H-pyrano(3',4'
Elemental Analysis	C, 63.89; H, 6.01; Cl, 7.54; N, 8.94; O, 13.62
Synonym	Camtobell CKD602.
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, not in water
SMILES Code	O=C1[C@](O)(CC)C2=C(CO1)C(N3CC4=C(CCNC(C)C)C5=CC=CC=C5N=C4C3=C2)=O.[H]Cl
Biological
Targets and Effects	N/A
Pathways	Apoptosis
Physical
Appearance	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	>5 years if stored properly