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M9929

Sigma-Aldrich

Methotrexate

meets USP testing specifications

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Synonym(s):
Methylaminopterin hydrate, Antifolan hydrate, MTX hydrate, 4-Amino-10-methylfolic acid hydrate, L-4-Amino-N10-methylpteroylglutamic acid hydrate, Methotrexate hydrate, L-Amethopterin hydrate
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H22N8O5 · xH2O
CAS Number:
133073-73-1
Molecular Weight:
454.44 (anhydrous basis)
MDL number:
MFCD00150847
PubChem Substance ID:
24897373
NACRES:
NA.21

Quality Level

200

Agency

USP/NF
meets USP testing specifications

form

powder

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

[H]O[H].CN(Cc1cnc2nc(N)nc(N)c2n1)c3ccc(cc3)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(O)=O)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C20H22N8O5.H2O/c1-28(9-11-8-23-17-15(24-11)16(21)26-20(22)27-17)12-4-2-10(3-5-12)18(31)25-13(19(32)33)6-7-14(29)30;/h2-5,8,13H,6-7,9H2,1H3,(H,25,31)(H,29,30)(H,32,33)(H4,21,22,23,26,27);1H2/t13-;/m0./s1

InChI key

FPJYMUQSRFJSEW-ZOWNYOTGSA-N

Gene Information

human ... DHFR(1719) , DHFRP1(573971) , FPGS(2356) , SLC19A1(6573) , TYMS(7298)
mouse ... Dhfr(13361)
rat ... Dhfr(24312)

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Application

Potent inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase and agent for antitumor studies. Use to inhibit dihydrofolate reductase in DHFR-based protein expression systems. Also shows immunosuppressive effects in, e.g., rheumatoid arthritis.
Potent inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase and agent for antitumor studies. Use to inhibit dihydrofolate reductase in DHFR-based protein expression systems. Also effective in treatment of pyrimethamine-resistant Plasmodium vivax malaria parasites.

Packaging

25, 100, 500 mg in poly bottle

Biochem/physiol Actions

Methotrexate is an allosteric inhibititor of dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR), the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of dihydrofolate to tetrahydrofolate. Since tetrahydrolfolate is required for purine and pyrimidine synthesis, methotrexate treatment results in the inhibition of DNA and RNA synthesis.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Repr. 1B - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Certificate of Analysis

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  5. What is the solubility of Methotrexate, Product M9929?

    Methotrexate is practically insoluble in water.  It does dissolve in solutions of mineral acids (such as HCl) and in dilute solutions of alkali hydroxides. A solution can be prepared in 0.1 M sodium hydroxide at 20 mg/ml (may require some heating).

  6. Can Product M9929, Methotrexate, be stored?

    Alkaline stock solutions can decompose. It is best to prepare stock solutions in a minimal amount of of 1 M sodium hydroxide, then dilute with saline or medium. Solutions can be stored at -20°C for about one month. Solutions can be stored for about 1 week at 2-8°C.

  7. How can I sterilize Product M9929, Methotrexate solutions?

    Solutions can be sterile filtered.

  8. What does the description of "meets USP testing specification" signify?

    The product has been tested according to the specifications in the monograph of the United States Pharmacopoeia.

  9. Has Product M9929, Methotrexate, been tested for cell culture applications?

    Product M9929 has not been cell culture tested. Product M8407, Methotrexate hydrate, has been both mammalian and insect cell culture tested and is recommended to use for these applications.

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that affects joints of hands and feet and introduces injury in secondary organs such as cardiac tissue. In the present study, we induced RA in male Balb/c mice (CAIA) using collagen-antibody
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TLRs are some of the actively pursued drug-targets in immune disorders. Owing to a recent surge in the cognizance of TLR structural biology and signalling pathways, numerous therapeutic modulators, ranging from low-molecular-weight organic compounds to polypeptides and nucleic acid agents
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