CAS No. 213971-34-7

Batch: Purity:99.56
FX-11 (LDHA Inhibitor FX11) Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 7-benzyl-2,3-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4-propylnaphthalene-1-carboxylic acid
CAS Number 213971-34-7
Molecular Formula

C22H22O4

Molecular Weight (MW) 350.41
SMILES CCCC1=C(C(=C(C2=C1C=C(C(=C2)CC3=CC=CC=C3)C)C(=O)O)O)O
InChIKey LVPYVYFMCKYFCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

FX-11 is a potent inhibitor of lactate dehydrogenase A (LDHA) that targets glycolytic energy metabolism. Inhibition of LDHA by FX-11 disrupts aerobic glycolysis, reduces intracellular ATP levels, and increases reactive oxygen species accumulation. Consequently, FX-11 suppresses cancer cell proliferation and induces oxidative stress-dependent apoptosis, ultimately leading to significant inhibition of tumor growth in xenograft models. [1]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 70 mg/mL (199.76 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 6 mg/mL
Water 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).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.