Molecular Weight: 599.50 g/mol

Pemetrexed (disodium heptahydrate) Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Pemetrexed (disodium heptahydrate) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
Water 100 mg/mL
DMSO 33 mg/mL (55.04 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in 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).

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name disodium;(2S)-2-[[4-[2-(2-amino-4-oxo-3,7-dihydropyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)ethyl]benzoyl]amino]pentanedioate;heptahydrate
CAS Number 357166-29-1
Molecular Formula

C20H21N5O6.7H2O.2Na

Molecular Weight (MW) 599.50
InChIKey QJVSMHJWAOSBMD-MYXYZBIASA-L
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.