CAS No. 4371-34-0

Batch: Purity:98.10
NSC2805 Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the NSC2805 product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 2-(2,5-dihydroxy-4-methylphenyl)-5-methylbenzene-1,4-diol
CAS Number 4371-34-0
Molecular Formula

C14H14O4

Molecular Weight (MW) 246.26
InChIKey DSVRCBOSZSZMRX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

NSC2805 acts as a small-molecule inhibitor of WWP2 ubiquitin ligase. By selectively suppressing WWP2 activity, it interferes with E3 ligase-mediated ubiquitination and degradation of key substrate proteins, thereby modulating cellular proliferation and oncogenic signaling pathways. Consequently, NSC2805 provides a valuable tool in cancer research for dissecting WWP2-associated biological processes and regulatory networks. [1]

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 49 mg/mL (198.97 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 24 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).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.