Mycophenolic acid
SKU: 02194172-CF
Mycophenolic Acid
Application Notes
Mycophenolic Acid is used to select animal cells expressing the Escherichia coli gene for xanthine-guanine phosphosribosyl transferase.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Used to select animal cells expressing the Escherichia coli gene for xanthine-guanine phosphosribosyl transferase
| SKU | 02194172-CF |
| Alternate Names | 6-(1,3-Dihydro-7-hydroxy-5-methoxy-4-methyl-1-oxoisobenzofuran-6-yl)-4-methyl-4-hexanoic acid; 6-(4-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-7-methyl-3-oxo-5-phthalanyl)-4-methyl-4-hexenoic acid; NSC 129185; 6-(1,3-Dihydro-4-hydroxy-6-methoxy-7-methyl-3-oxo-5-isobenzofuranyl)-4-methyl-4-hexenoic acid |
| Application Notes | Mycophenolic Acid is used to select animal cells expressing the Escherichia coli gene for xanthine-guanine phosphosribosyl transferase. |
| Base Catalog Number | 194172 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 1295848 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | MPA induces monocyte differentiation and increases apoptosis in human lymphoid and monocytic cell lines. Mycophenolic acid is an immunosuppressive agent, which suppresses the cytokine-induced nitric oxide production in mouse and rat vascular endothelial cells. |
| CAS # | 24280-93-1 |
| EC Number | 246-119-3 |
| Format | Powder |
| Hazard Statements | H302-H341-H360D-H372-H410 |
| Melting Point | 141 °C |
| Molecular Formula | C17H20O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 320.341 g/mol |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator, Gloves, respirator cartridge, respirator filter |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| RTECS Number | MP8050000 |
| Safety Symbol | GHS07, GHS08, GHS09 |
| Solubility | Water SolubilityInsoluble |
| Source | Penicillium brevi compactum |
| Storage | Room Temperature |
| Typical Working Concentration | recommended for use at 25µg/mL |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |