CAS No. 11028-71-0

Batch: Purity:99
Concanavalin A Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Concanavalin A product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 1-[4-azido-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-5-methylpyrimidine-2,4-dione;4-(dipropylsulfamoyl)benzoic acid
CAS Number 11028-71-0
Molecular Formula
InChIKey RVSZVJZFCQZYHQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Concanavalin A is a mannose/glucose-binding legume lectin that functions as a potential anti-neoplastic agent targeting apoptosis, autophagy, and anti-angiogenesis in cancer therapeutics. Cellular internalization of Concanavalin A alters mitochondrial membrane permeability and induces the autophagic pathway via LC3-II generation and BNIP3 induction. This activation triggers mitochondria-mediated autophagic cell death and inhibits tumor cell proliferation and nodule formation. [1][2]

Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
Water 100 mg/mL
DMSO 4 mg/mL
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO.)
Ethanol Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.